The Head of Finance is responsible for leading and managing all finance and accounting functions of the manufacturing business at site level, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate costing, effective budgeting, cash flow management, and full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal controls.
The role acts as a key finance business partner to the General Director and Group Finance, providing reliable financial insights, supporting decision-making, and driving operational efficiency and sustainable profitability of the company.
Lead and manage the full finance & accounting function of the manufacturing business
Establish, control, and continuously improve product costing systems and cost optimization initiatives
Build, manage, and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts
Ensure financial compliance, transparency, internal control, and risk management
Support management decision-making and long-term financial planning at site level
Responsibilities and Authorities
1. Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee accounting, finance, tax, treasury, and internal control functions
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Prepare management and consolidated reports in accordance with Group requirements
Ensure compliance with VAS/IFRS, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies
2. Costing & Manufacturing Finance
Design, implement, and manage standard costing and actual costing systems
Analyze BOM, labor costs, overhead allocation, and manufacturing variances
Monitor product costs, margin analysis, and profitability by product and customer
Drive cost reduction initiatives and support productivity improvement programs
3. Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead annual budget preparation and rolling forecasts at site level
Monitor budget versus actual performance and analyze variances
Provide financial analysis and corrective action recommendations to management
Support long-term financial planning and capital expenditure budgeting
4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
Manage cash flow, working capital, accounts receivable/payable, inventory, and funding needs
Coordinate banking relationships, credit facilities, and financial risk management activities
Ensure sufficient liquidity to support operations and approved investment plans
5. Tax, Compliance & Audit
Oversee tax planning, tax declarations, audits, and inspections
Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements
Act as the main contact point with auditors, tax authorities, banks, and relevant external parties
Follow up and close audit findings and corrective actions
6. Internal Control & Risk Management
Establish and maintain effective internal control systems and financial policies
Identify financial and operational risks and propose mitigation measures
Support internal and external audits and continuous improvement of control processes
7. Leadership & People Management
Lead, coach, and develop the finance & accounting team
Build finance team capability, succession planning, and functional competency
Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
8. Authority
Approve financial transactions within delegated authority limits
Propose financial policies, procedures, budgets, and investment plans for management approval
Represent the company on financial matters with external parties within authorized scope
