Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing Firm

This role will be a key member of the management team and will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company's operations. He/she will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization. The role will encompass a wide range of financial strategy, including budgeting and cost management, cash flow management, financial reporting, fund raising and investor relations, treasury management, taxation, legal compliances and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance & Accounting:

- Oversee the accounting processes to ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards.

- Review and approve consolidated financial statements for the local organization; coordinate with global and local audit teams.

Business Analysis, Monitoring, Forecasting & Planning:

- Preparation of Annual company Budgets & Forecasts in alignment with other business functions.

- Financial Controlling & analysis of Business + Reporting (ROI, profitability, Net Present Value, Discounted cash flow analysis & alike).

Risk Management:

- Identify financial and operational risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.

- Implement governance mechanisms to safeguard regional assets and financial interests.

- Manage financial risks including foreign exchange, interest rates, and other market exposures specific to the region.

Treasury & Investor Relations:

- Develop and oversee the financing and treasury strategy.

- Assess future financial requirements of regional operations and identify funding options.

- Maintain strong relationships with associated banks & financial institutions.

- Ensure effective cash flow management and optimal liquidity planning.

Taxation:

- Oversee regional tax compliance, planning, and strategy.

- Ensure that the local organization complies with national and international tax regulations.

- Manage transfer pricing, withholding taxes, indirect taxes (e.g., GST, VAT), and coordinate with local tax authorities and advisors.

Legal & Company Secretarial:

- Support regional compliance with local company laws and corporate governance requirements.

- Coordinate with Headquarter legal and company secretarial teams to ensure timely statutory filings and regulatory compliance.

- Monitor and mitigate legal and regulatory risks within the local country.

Review & Continuous Process Improvements:

- Continuously review financial processes to drive operational efficiencies.

- Identify automation and digitalization opportunities in partnership with the IT & Business Analytics team to enhance financial systems and reporting.

- Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on best practices.