Title:  Senior/ Finance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Finance Manager or Senior Finance Manager is responsible for leading financial planning and analysis, manufacturing finance, cost management, business performance reporting, and strategic decision support. The role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainable business growth.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Lead the Operating Plan, annual budgeting process, and long-term financial planning.
  • Drive monthly and quarterly forecasting activities, providing timely outlook updates and risk assessments.
  • Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions.
  • Develop financial models and perform scenario planning and "what-if" analyses to support strategic decision-making.
  • Prepare and present financial reports, business insights, and recommendations to leadership teams.

  Revenue, Margin and Cost Management

  • Lead revenue forecasting, gross margin analysis, and operating expense (OPEX) management.
  • Analyze profitability by customer, product, program, and manufacturing site.
  • Monitor and evaluate cost structures to identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost optimization.
  • Support and drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

  Manufacturing Finance and Operations Support

  • Provide financial leadership and support for manufacturing operations, Manufacturing Variances etc.
  • Review manufacturing performance metrics and provide actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams to improve productivity and business results.

  Strategic Business Partnering

  • Act as a trusted business partner to functional leaders and executive management.
  • Support development and monitoring of operational KPIs and performance dashboards.
  • Provide financial evaluation and business case support for strategic initiatives and operational projects.
  • Drive fact-based decision-making through financial insights and performance analysis.

  Capital Investment and Financial Governance

  • Lead financial evaluation of capital expenditure (CAPEX) proposals and investment opportunities.
  • Conduct return-on-investment (ROI), payback, and business case assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Support financial audits and corporate reporting requirements as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a standard office environment and uses office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.).
• Travel required approximately 10% of time both domestic and international.                                                                     

EXPERIENCE:

• More than 10 Years experience in Financial Analysis, Controllership, or Commercial Finance.
• Leading Annual Operating Plan or Annual Budgeting, Quarterly/Monthly Financial Forecast, and Outlook monitoring.
• Lead Role in doing Financial Model and Scenario/ What If Analysis
• Experience Leading Revenue Forecasting, Gross Margin Analysis, and OPEX Management.
• Good understanding of Manufacturing Finance:
• Experience in supporting Cost Improvement Project, preparation and evaluation of Investment Proposal (CAPEX), Development of Ops KPI
• Business Partnering experience with Operation, Supply Chain, Quality, and Other Functions.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related courses.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent Professional qualifications