Role Purpose
The Senior Manager, Finance is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the integrity of Group consolidation, sophisticated financial analysis, and the strategic management of cash flow. This individual will provide high-level insights to the GCFO, driving operational cost efficiency and ensuring a robust internal control environment across all business units.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Group Consolidation
- Execute Group Consolidation: Apply advanced technical expertise to handle complex consolidation accounts for a Public Listed Company (PLC).
- Performance Analysis: Perform incisive and detailed financial analysis, providing high-level commentary on business unit and Group financial performance.
- Investment Oversight: Provide strategic oversight and analysis of financial performance across the Group's investment portfolio and operating entities to support capital allocation.
Cash, Tax & Banking Management
- Treasury & Cash Flow: Manage banking relationships, comprehensive cash flow forecasting, and liquidity projections to ensure operational stability.
- Tax Planning & Governance: Lead Group tax planning for business units, managing risks and coordinating with external advisors on complex tax matters.
- Liaison & Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for overseas business units, auditors, tax advisors, bankers, lawyers, and company secretaries.
Operational Excellence & Internal Controls
- Operational Insight: Analyze operations data to optimize cost efficiency and provide actionable recommendations to the Group CFO.
- Process Strengthening: Review and implement robust finance operating processes, internal control procedures, and policy frameworks to ensure group-wide compliance.
- Audit Remediation: Drive continuous improvement by addressing internal audit findings, ensuring timely closure of issues and sustainable enhancement of SOPs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience.
- At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
- Proven experience in a Public Listed Company (PLC) or a Big Four audit firm is highly preferred.
- Technical Competencies:
- Strong mastery of P&L analysis, tax, and cash flow management.
- Experience in Group consolidation.
- Deep familiarity with financial regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
- Leadership & Behavioral Traits:
- High integrity with a strong sense of urgency and a results-oriented mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
