F&A Manager

Summary Directs and leads all Finance & Accounting activities for the manufacturing site, serving as the senior financial leader and strategic business partner to the Plant Head and site leadership team. Accountable for the integrity of the site’s financial statements, compliance with IFRS and company policies, stewardship of assets, working capital performance, cash flow management, internal controls, and achievement of financial and operational objectives. Provides leadership over all Finance & Accounting functions including financial reporting, general accounting, cost accounting, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, business performance management, product profitability, inventory management, internal controls, and audit compliance. Scope Overview (Over next 1-3 years) Site Annual Revenue: $750M-$1200M Annual CapEx: $150M-$250M F&A Direct Reports: 1-2 undefined Financial Stewardship & Governance Serve as the senior financial leader for the manufacturing site with overall accountability for financial integrity, compliance, and business performance. Ensure accuracy and completeness of Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement reporting in accordance with IFRS and corporate policies. Own the monthly financial close process and ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting. Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, inventory, fixed assets, purchasing, and cash management. Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of findings. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and governance requirements. Support Customer quote rates & occasional Actual vs Quote reviews Business Performance Management Lead annual budgets, monthly forecasts, strategic plans, and long-range financial planning. Drive Business Performance Reviews (BPR), KPI reporting, gap analysis, and recovery tracking. Provide financial leadership and decision support to site leadership on operational, commercial, and investment decisions. Analyze profitability, productivity, cash flow, and operational performance and recommend corrective actions. Manufacturing Finance & Cost Management Lead standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and product profitability reporting. Lead financial activities for physical inventories for both the manufacturing site and distribution warehouse. Monitor labor efficiency, material usage, absorption, scrap, and manufacturing variances. Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to drive cost reduction and productivity improvements. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management Lead site working capital initiatives including inventory and cash flow improvement. Monitor Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC), Working Capital, and Free Cash Flow performance. Develop action plans to improve cash generation and optimize working capital. Capital Investment & Asset Management Lead financial evaluation, tracking, and reporting of capital expenditures. Lead the annual fixed asset physical inventory. Ensure proper capitalization, depreciation, impairment assessment, and safeguarding of fixed assets. Monitor capital spending against approved budgets and expected returns. Leadership & Organizational Development Lead, develop, and mentor Finance & Accounting personnel. Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Support succession planning and organizational capability development. Systems & Continuous Improvement Lead or support ERP implementations, automation initiatives, and process improvements. Promote standardization and best practices across Finance & Accounting processes. Key Performance Indicators (Included but not limited to) IFRS Operating Profit, EBITDA, Operating Margin Forecast Accuracy and Budget Achievement Working Capital and Free Cash Flow Inventory Accuracy and Inventory Turns Material Usage Variance, Labor Efficiency Variance, Manufacturing Absorption, Scrap Rate Audit Findings and Internal Control Comp…

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