JOB SUMMARY
The Finance Director will lead the financial strategy and operations for a dynamic food & beverage group comprising several independent restaurants, gourmet fine food and wine retail outlets, and food services distribution business (with integrated cold chain logistics, distribution and meat manufacturing facility and operations). This executive role will serve as a key business partner to business unit heads, and is central to ensuring robust financial planning, management, and reporting across all business units, driving profitability, compliance, and sustainable growth.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives and long-term growth across all business units in consultation with the COO – COMO F&B.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across all business units
- Provide strategic insights and financial modeling to support business expansion, capital investments and evaluation of new business opportunities
- Drive financial performance improvements through margin optimization, cost efficiency initiatives and working capital management
- Advise the executive team and board on financial performance, risks and opportunities.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee the preparation and consolidation of group financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance across all business units, identifying trends and providing actional recommendations to improve divisional profitability
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including performance dashboards and financial KPIs tracking.
- Drive digitalization of financial processes and reporting automation
Cash Flow & Capital Management
- Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning, optimize working capital, and capital expenditure planning across the business units
- Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities and banking covenant compliance.
- Oversee and manage foreign exchange exposure from international sourcing
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with all financial laws, tax regulations, and industry legislation.
- Lead internal and external audits, implement financial controls, and safeguard company assets.
- Identify and mitigate financial and business risks across the business unit.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, human resources, technology, supply chain, culinary, sales and marketing teams to align financial objectives with operational goals.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, investors, and other key stakeholders.
- Represent the company in financial negotiations and partnerships.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Masters / Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in F&B, food retail and/or food manufacturing.
- Regional experience covering countries in South-East Asia would be an added advantage
- Proven track record in financial leadership, including group consolidation and multi-unit financial management.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities for executive and board-level reporting.
- Proficiency in financial management software and advanced Excel.
- Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
