Finance Executive
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1. Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with IFRS/local GAAP
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting
Partner with senior management to present financial insights and recommendations
2. Costing & Profitability Analysis
Lead all aspects of cost accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing
Analyze manufacturing/service costs and identify cost optimization opportunities
Drive profitability analysis by product, customer, and business unit
Monitor overhead allocation, activity-based costing (ABC), and cost control initiatives
3. SAP S/4HANA Management
Act as a key finance lead for SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO modules)
Ensure effective system utilization for costing, reporting, and controlling
Support SAP implementation, upgrades, and enhancements
Collaborate with IT and business teams on system improvements and automation
Ensure master data integrity (cost centers, profit centers, material costing, etc.)
4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization
Develop financial models to support strategic decisions
Track actual vs budget performance and provide variance analysis
Support long-term financial planning and business strategy
5. Business Partnering
Collaborate with operations, procurement, and commercial teams
Provide financial insights to support decision-making and business growth
Drive cost efficiency and operational improvement initiatives
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Professional qualification preferred (CA / CPA / CMA / ACCA / CIMA)
Experience
2-5 years of experience in finance, with strong costing background
Proven experience in manufacturing / industrial / FMCG environments (preferred)
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO, Product Costing, COPA),SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration projects
Exposure to digital finance transformation initiatives
Experience in multi-country or regional finance roles
Technical Skills
- Advanced cost accounting and financial analysis skills
- Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA modules (FI, CO, Material Ledger, COPA)
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
- Knowledge of Power BI or similar tools (added advantage)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional collaboration
- High attention to detail and business acumen
Key Competencies
Cost Control & Optimization
Financial Planning & Analysis
ERP Systems Expertise (SAP S/4HANA)
Strategic Thinking
Leadership & Team Management
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting.
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