Finance Manager (International)

The Finance Manager (International) will be responsible for overseeing the financial management, reporting for our regional BUs. This role will partner closely with business leaders to support commercial decision-making while ensuring strong financial controls and compliance.

The ideal candidate would have a strong audit and consolidation background from a Big 4 firm, preferably combined with hands-on commercial finance experience in an international / regional role.

Responsibilities (Regional Business Units)

Financial Reporting

Monitor on timely financial closing and reporting

Review regional financial statements for accuracy and in accordance with respective GAAP

Financial analysis on variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods and provide clear explanations and insights to Senior Leadership

Review and resolve intercompany reconciliations for group consolidation

Budgeting

Drive the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process

Monitor performance against budget and forecast

highlight risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions

Commercial Finance

Act as a finance business partner to regional BUs

Support pricing decisions, margin analysis, and key commercial initiatives

Monitor and review of asset utilization

Cashflow Management

Review and monitor the monthly cashflow projections

Monitor the weekly bank balance

Audit & Internal Control

Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to group policies and procedures across the region

Support internal control reviews and remediation plans where needed

Coordinate and manage external and internal audits

Act as key point of contact with auditors

Ensure timely completion of annual audit and to resolve any audit issues

Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and tax regulations

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

5 years relevant experience with at least 2 years as assistant audit manager of big 4 audit firms

Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Strong business acumen with the ability to link financial outcomes to operational drivers.

Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.

High attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture.

Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and integrity.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and multicultural environment.

Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills.