Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management & Governance
Lead the overall Finance & Accounting function in Vietnam, ensuring compliance with Vietnamese regulations, Group policies, and internal control requirements.
Manage financial risks, insurance programs, tax and statutory compliance, and overall financial governance.
Maintain the company's financial stability through effective cash flow, working capital, cost, and profitability management.
Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, including financing facilities and loan administration.
2. Finance & Accounting Operations
Oversee daily Finance & Accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payroll, cash management, and financial transactions.
Ensure accurate and timely accounting records, financial closing, and statutory reporting.
Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, and cost variance analysis to support cost control and business performance.
3. Reporting, Budgeting & Business Analysis
Prepare and deliver accurate management and Group reporting to local management and the headquarters.
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Monitor business performance against budgets and financial targets, identifying key variances and providing actionable insights.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support investments, pricing, projects, and strategic business decisions.
4. Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls
Lead internal and external audit activities and act as the key contact for auditors.
Ensure appropriate financial controls, transparency, and compliance across the organization.
Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
5. ERP & Process Improvement
Oversee the Finance ERP and reporting systems, ensuring they effectively support business and financial requirements.
Drive process improvements, system optimization, and automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and financial control.
Act as a key finance representative in ERP implementation or system enhancement projects.
6. Regional & Business Partnership
Serve as the primary Finance contact between the Vietnam organization and the headquarters.
Communicate financial performance, business issues, and local regulatory requirements clearly to regional and Group stakeholders.
Partner closely with other functions to provide financial guidance and support sound business decisions.
7. Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team, ensuring clear responsibilities, strong performance, and professional development.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Economics, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of relevant Finance & Accounting experience, including experience in a managerial or team leadership role.
Experience in a manufacturing, export-oriented, or multinational company.
Strong knowledge of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), taxation, and statutory reporting.
Experience working with European companies and exposure to IFRS reporting is highly preferred.
Professional accounting qualification is an advantage.
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial analysis, and management reporting.
Hands-on experience with ERP implementation, system optimization, or ERP key-user responsibilities.