As a key member of Group Finance, you will lead a team to manage certain finance activities, including financial planning and analysis, accounting and costing.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Group Senior Finance Manager, you will play an important role in the leadership of the Finance function of the Group, ensuring that the financial performance of the operation business units aligns with the overall strategic goals of the Group. You will work closely with all other functional teams, including Operations, to provide strong support to deliver operating and profitability goals.
This role requires strong analytical, leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt to regional market dynamics and regulatory requirements.
Financial Planning
· Develop and lead the Group’s financial planning, aligning with corporate objectives
· Collaborate with finance teams from various plants to gather and analyse financial data, ensuring accuracy and completeness
· Maintain financial models and forecasts to support budgeting, planning, and strategic decision-making
· Analyse historical financial data and industry trends to make informed projections
Budgeting and Forecasting
· Oversee the annual budgeting process for multiple manufacturing plants within the Group, ensuring alignment with corporate goals
· Continuously monitor and update forecasts to reflect changes in business conditions and performance
Financial Analysis and Reporting
· Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of manufacturing costs, production efficiency and operational performance across the Group’s manufacturing plants, including variance analysis and trend analysis, to identify key drivers of financial performance
· Analyse product profitability, pricing strategies and cost structures to optimise revenue and minimise cost
· Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial results and cost-efficiency
· Prepare detailed financial reports, variance analyses and forecasts for senior management and stakeholders
Performance Measurement
· Monitor and track key performance indicators (“KPIs”), evaluating operational efficiency, yield rates, inventory turnover and production cycle times etc, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency gains within manufacturing processes
· Work with the Business Intelligence team to develop performance measurement tools and dashboards for real-time tracking and reporting of performance of manufacturing plants
Capital Expenditure Analysis
· Evaluate financial justification for manufacturing-related capital projects and equipment investments
· Assess the return on investment (“ROI”) and payback period for capital expenditure proposals
Strategic Planning and Investment Evaluation
· Contribute financial insights to the development of the Group’s strategic plans by providing financial insights and analysis
· Evaluate investment opportunities, including new technologies, automation and process improvements, conducting detailed financial feasibility studies
Cost Management and Optimisation
· Analyse manufacturing and operational costs, identifying cost savings opportunities and optimising processes
· Implement cost control measures across manufacturing plants, ensuring alignment with industry best practices
Compliance and Risk Management
· Ensure that financial activities comply with relevant accounting standards, regulations and tax requirements
· Assist with internal and external audits as necessary