As a Regional Finance Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing and managing financial operations within your assigned region, including consolidation responsibilities. You will be responsible for ensuring financial compliance, analyzing financial performance, providing strategic financial guidance, and overseeing the consolidation of financial data across the region. This position requires a strong understanding of finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Develop and implement financial strategies to achieve regional business objectives.
- Conduct regular financial analysis and forecasting to support decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop budgets and financial plans for the regions
Financial Reporting and Consolidation:
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Lead the consolidation of financial data from multiple entities.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
Budget Management:
- Monitor and control regional budgets, providing insights into variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Work closely with department heads to align budgetary goals with operational needs.
Risk Management:
- Identify financial risks and opportunities within the region, proposing strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Collaboration:
- Partner with other departments, including sales, operations, and supply chain, to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
- Provide financial insights and guidance to support decision-making at the regional level.
Audit and Compliance:
- Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Implement and enforce financial policies and procedures to maintain high standards of financial integrity.
Consolidation Leadership:
- Oversee the consolidation process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data across the region.
- Collaborate with finance teams in different entities to streamline consolidation procedures.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop a regional finance team, providing guidance and support for professional growth.
- Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or CPA is a plus.
- Required experience in Group Consolidation of Accounts, Analysis of Financial results
- Proven experience in a senior finance role within the distribution industry.
- ERP Implementation experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office suite especially MS Excel (Pivot, V-Lookup) and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in ERP system ie Navision/Business Central.
- Well organized, meticulous, analytical and can work independently.
- A team player who can deliver under tight deadlines
