Operations Finance Senior Manager

Job Description – Finance Controller (Manufacturing Focus)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage cost, inventory, and cash flow for manufacturing operations.

• Conduct detailed financial analysis related to COGS, production variances, and inventory management.

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance with standards.

• Review and validate product costing, transfer pricing, and material cost variances.

• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, including CAPEX planning and controllable cost management.

• Supervise and support finance team members in daily factory operations.

• Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights for decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, working capital, and inventory control through best practices.

• Support business projects and initiatives with financial modelling, analysis, and performance tracking.

• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance across manufacturing finance activities.

Target Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Strong background in manufacturing finance, costing, and plant/factory controlling.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a factory/plant finance role (e.g., Plant Controller, Factory Controller).

• Proven ability to manage COGS, inventory, and CAPEX within a manufacturing environment.

• Skilled in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel/spreadsheet usage.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in FMCG or large-scale manufacturing is a plus.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.