Senior Regional Finance Manager

ROLE SUMMARY

The Senior Regional Finance Manager is a key position within the regional finance organization, ensuring the integrity, compliance, and efficiency of financial operations across the 6 LBeauty entities.

Reporting directly to the Regional Finance Director, the role acts as a strategic bridge between HQ and local finance teams, combining strong technical accounting expertise, operational oversight, and transformation leadership to drive financial excellence and continuous improvement.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Accounting & Financial Reporting

1. Accounting Governance

. Ensure consistent application of Group accounting policies and IFRS/local GAAP standards across the region.

. Act as a key reference point for technical accounting matters for local finance teams.

. Provide guidance and oversight on complex accounting transactions and judgments.

2. Monthly & Quarterly Closing

. Partner closely with the regional consolidation team to support and supervise local finance teams during monthly and quarterly closings.

. Review and validate reporting packages, including: Trial Balance (TB) vs Balance Sheet (BS) reconciliations, Fixed Asset consolidated files, COGS reconciliation and margin analysis

. Perform comprehensive quarterly Balance Sheet reviews, including: Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), Manual accruals and provisions, Advances and prepayments, Bank reconciliations, Analysis of significant variances and unusual movements

. Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting to HQ.

3. Finance Operations

. Collaborate with local finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders (Treasury, Legal, Supply Chain) to resolve operational finance issues.

. Drive process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.

. Monitor working capital performance and support improvements in cash flow management.

II. Statutory & Tax Matters

1. Statutory Reporting

. Coordinate and monitor statutory financial statement preparation with local finance teams and external advisors.

. Ensure compliance with local regulatory and tax requirements across all countries in scope.

. Support the definition and implementation of Transfer Pricing policies in coordination with HQ Tax.

. Oversee the preparation and finalization of Transfer Pricing Local Documentation files.

2. Statutory & Tax Audits

. Support local teams during statutory audits, tax audits, and customs audits.

. Act as regional liaison between HQ, local finance teams, and external auditors.

. Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.

III. Finance Transformation & Continuous Improvement

. Lead and coordinate regional finance improvement projects involving multiple stakeholders.

. Contribute to system enhancements, process harmonization, and reporting automation initiatives, working closely with IT department

. Promote best practices and standardization across the region.

. Support change management efforts to ensure smooth implementation of new processes and tools.

IV. Internal Control & Compliance

. Contribute to the design and enhancement of the Internal Control framework in line with Group standards.

. Support enforcement and monitoring of internal control implementation across local entities.

. Partner with local finance teams and Internal Control to strengthen SOP compliance.

. Identify control gaps and drive remediation plans to mitigate financial and operational risks.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

1. Education & Experience

. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

. Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is a strong advantage.

. At least 8 years of progressive experience in finance, including regional or multi-country exposure.

. Solid experience in financial reporting, consolidation, statutory matters, and internal controls.

. Prior experience in an international environment, ideally within a structured Group organization.

. Experience in audit and/or multinational corporate environment preferred.

2. Technical Competencies

. Excellent understanding of statutory reporting and tax compliance frameworks.

. Solid expertise in balance sheet review, working capital management, and financial analysis.

. Familiarity with Transfer Pricing principles and documentation requirements.

. Strong internal control mindset and risk awareness.

. Proficiency in ERP systems and reporting tools strong Excel and financial modeling skills.

3. Managerial & Leadership Skills

. Proven ability to lead, coach, and influence finance teams across multiple countries.

. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact effectively with HQ, local finance teams, auditors, tax advisors, and cross-functional departments.

. Ability to provide clear direction while fostering collaboration and accountability.

. Demonstrated experience managing complex topics under tight deadlines.

. Ability to drive change and lead transformation initiatives in a structured and pragmatic manner.

4. Personal Attributes

. High level of integrity, rigor, and attention to detail.

. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

. Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.

. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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

. Strong sense of ownership and accountability.