PH Plant Finance Manager

Job Overview

As a close business partner for the Business Unit General Manager and the Business Unit executive team, you need to ensure optimization of financial performance and develop a BU strategy for the future. Lead the BU finance function and ensure delivery of G&A overhead functions of the BU.

Job Responsibilities

Business Partnering:

• Support the BU GM on setting the BU strategy, monitor the implementation such as overseeing the footprint optimization profitability analysis;
• Drive best practices in capital discipline (working capital and capital expenditures) and set stretch targets for the business to deliver continuous improvement in this area;
• Challenge the operations team on cost improvement and ensure strong cost control within the business;
• Manage and champion the Finance activities within the Amcor programs (V+, P+, etc), working closely with the functional leadership
• Support the BU in generating net sales growth, initiating & providing analysis that drive performance in the BU
• Holistic understanding of the business and able to leverage best practices and synergies across the plants
• Ensure all G&A functions are delivered such as IT, overhead cross charging, and procurement;
• Participates in all BU strategy work, monthly management reporting and key BU projects

Planning:

• Establish, review and/or refine the BU’s Strategic planning, Forecasting and Budgeting process;
• Review and challenge financial plans and projections with the right level of rigor for discussion and approval by BU executive management;

Reporting:

• Provide accurate and reliable financial statements on time-in full, and reports on the financial position of the BU to the BU exec team;
• Lead and monitor the variance analysis from budget, forecast and prior year, and use this info to drive improvement and take corrective action if needed;
• Lead preparation and timely submission of accurate statutory reports;
• Responsible in reporting problem with regards to FSMS to immediate superior or to any FS team.

Governance & Internal Controls

• Set the Internal Controls tone within the BU and ensure adherence to the BG policies;
• Advise / support Management to formulate appropriate financial policy issues in line with international standards and best practice to protect the BU from financial abuse, negligence and/or fraud;
• Review and authorize all financial transactions within delegated authority level (DoA);
• Work together with the Group Internal Audit function to set the audit agenda;
• Attend and respond to all queries of External Auditors pertaining to the BU’s accounts and financial statements
• Review auditor’s management letter and oversee the timely resolution of any issues raised by Internal / External Auditors as required;
• Ensure controlling and accounting for the BU in accordance with the internationally and nationally relevant regulatory laws;

Performance management

• Provide leadership for the Finance function, communicate to direct and indirect reports clear performance expectations and drive continuous improvement in the function;
• Coach, mentor and develop all finance personnel, particularly the top talent/high potentials; develop succession plan for key roles;
• Act as a role-model to communicate to Finance Department members Amcor’s values and leadership competencies; provide direction and support in times of change;

Inorganic opportunities

• Provide leadership future acquisitions, partnerships or divestures;
• Provide BU leadership for synergies development and executions, particularly in G&A and restructuring

Product Safety

• Ensure compliance with Product Safety Program and Policies at all times
• All persons shall have the responsibility to report problem(s) with regards to the FSMS to identified person(s)

Occupational Health, Safety and Environment

• Work in accordance with the responsibilities and authorities within Amcor guidelines and policies to ensure safety in the workplace.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or Finance, CPA
• At least 10 years’ experience in finance and accounting with several years management experience in leading the finance department in a reputable MNC.
• Experience in a public accounting firm is a plus.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and controls.
• Experience in tax and treasury would be an advantage.
• Self-motivated and self-driven
• Good English language communication skills
• Knowledge of flexible packaging company would be an advantage