Finance Manager

We are looking for a “Finance Manager” who acts as a trusted advisor to the business by translating financial data into meaningful insights and partnering with stakeholders across organization to drive business performance; while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accounting and internal governance requirements.

About Coface

At Coface we make trade happen everyday

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter.

We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us.

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Responsibilities

• This role is a direct report to Regional CFO SEA & India.
• Lead end-to-end financial controlling & accounting for Coface Singapore (2 legal entities: Coface Singapore Branch; and Coface Services South Asia Pacific) Oversee Singapore Branch regulatory requirements submission to Monetary Authority of Singapore, and collaborate closely with Actuarial team
• Provide regular business update to CEO and Regional CFO Provide financial insights to guide/influence decisions making, steering business performance, and ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Play key role in financial planning & analysis by preparing & managing budgets, forecasts, deep dive actual variance vs. budget, prior year, and run rate
• Be a sparring partner with non-finance stakeholders to understand business
• Risk & Opportunities and its financial implication, and escalate to right channel on timely manner
• Lead, coach & guide team members (Lead team of 3 members: 2 in Singapore, 1 in Thailand) to ensure timely deliverable of operational tasks i.e., Regulatory requirement submission Audit (internal & external) & tax compliance

Group reporting both actual and budget/forecast

• Payment approval and Procurement Be a change agent - Champion operational excellence by continuously driving process simplification & efficiency with close collaboration with Shared Service Center (Bangalore) Be a role model – Adhere to Coface’s core value
• Client focus; Expertise; Courage & accountability; Collaboration Live “ONE SEA & INDIA finance team” vision – support & strongly collaborate with other finance team members across SEA & India; and drive positive team engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree – in business or finance or accounting
• Minimum 7 years of working experience in FP&A or controlling FP&A, Controlling, or Audit experience from multi-national corporations (MNCs) are preferred
• Experience leading a team is an added advantage but not prerequisite CPA Australia certification or ACCA certification or CA Singapore certification is a plus, but not prerequisite
• Other Competencies (e.g. Strategic Thinking, Execution Effectiveness, Networking & Influencing, Deciding & Initiating Action) Excellent logical & analytical skills (financial planning & analysis, business case e.g., return on investment business case)
• Attention to detail Strong accountability (sense of ownership)
• Good stakeholder management skill, collaboration, and communication Strong leadership competencies

Benefits

• Hybrid working model after the first month Great place to work: central and modern office Opportunities to learn: budget every year for training, languages platform, e-learning platform, dedicated development program… Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field Health care