Manager - Midlevel : Finance

We are looking for an experienced and analytical finance professional to lead Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), product costing, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing or supply chain finance and the ability to deliver financial insights that drive strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct detailed product costing, gross margin, profitability, and cost variance analysis to support informed business decisions.
- Ensure accurate monthly inventory valuation and reserve calculations in compliance with corporate financial policies.
- Analyze material wastage, labor and machine productivity, working capital, and operational costs to identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare comprehensive monthly and annual budgets, financial forecasts, and budget-versus-actual variance reports.
- Manage timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports through corporate reporting systems.
- Develop cash flow and profit & loss (P&L) forecasts to support financial planning.
- Create financial KPIs, management reports, and conduct supply chain finance analysis to monitor performance.
- Collaborate with business and operations leaders by providing financial insights and performance analysis to support decision-making.
- Consolidate and analyze financial reports for South Asia and APAC operations to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and strengthening financial controls across the organization.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Commerce complemented by a professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance roles.
- Strong practical knowledge of FP&A, product costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Advanced analytical skills, particularly in product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis.
- Proven ability to manage complex financial data and deliver actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in manufacturing or supply chain finance is highly preferred, given the nature of the role and industry focus.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where financial expertise directly contributes to business growth and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping financial strategies and driving continuous improvement across multiple regions.