MANAGER, FINANCE

<p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-weight:600;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:DarwinSans;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:14px;">About You</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">The Manager, Finance Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end finance operations, with primary oversight of Trade Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes. This role manages a large operations team of approximately 30 staff and plays a critical role in driving process standardization, system effectiveness, internal controls, and continuous improvement across the finance operations function.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong operational discipline, system acumen, and a proven ability to scale finance processes in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-weight:600;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:DarwinSans;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:14px;">Your Day-to-Day</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-weight:600;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:DarwinSans;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:14px;">Finance Operations Leadership</span></p><ul style="padding:0px;margin:0px 0px 40px 20px;border:0px;line-height:inherit;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Lead and oversee end-to-end Trade AP and AR operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of invoices, payments, billings, collections, and reconciliations.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Manage and develop a finance operations team of approximately 30 staff, including team leads and supervisors, to ensure service quality, productivity, and performance consistency.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-weight:600;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:DarwinSans;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:14px;">Process Governance & Internal Controls</span></p><ul style="padding:0px;margin:0px 0px 40px 20px;border:0px;line-height:inherit;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Establish and enforce strong operational controls across AP and AR processes to ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Monitor key operational KPIs such as invoice turnaround time, payment accuracy, overdue receivables, dispute resolution cycle, and staff productivity.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-weight:600;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:DarwinSans;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:14px;">Process Improvement & SOP Documentation</span></p><ul style="padding:0px;margin:0px 0px 40px 20px;border:0px;line-height:inherit;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control, leveraging automation, system enhancements, and best practices.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Lead the documentation, standardization, and maintenance of end-to-end SOPs, process flows, RACI matrices, and control checklists for finance operations.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Identify process gaps, operational risks, and control weaknesses, and implement corrective actions.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-weight:600;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:DarwinSans;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:14px;">Systems & Automation</span></p><ul style="padding:0px;margin:0px 0px 40px 20px;border:0px;line-height:inherit;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Own and optimize finance operations systems and workflows, including AP/AR modules within ERP systems.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Partner with product and technology team and system vendors to implement enhancements, automation, and process digitization initiatives.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Act as the key business owner for AP/AR-related system changes, UAT, and post-implementation stabilization.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-weight:600;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:DarwinSans;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:14px;">Stakeholder Management</span></p><ul style="padding:0px;margin:0px 0px 40px 20px;border:0px;line-height:inherit;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Partner closely with internal stakeholders such as product and technology, sales, treasury, legal, and business units to ensure smooth end-to-end transaction flows.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Act as escalation point for complex operational issues, vendor disputes, customer billing issues, and system-related incidents.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-weight:600;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:DarwinSans;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:14px;">Audit & Compliance Support</span></p><ul style="padding:0px;margin:0px 0px 40px 20px;border:0px;line-height:inherit;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Support internal and external audits by ensuring process documentation, audit evidence, and timely issue resolution.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal audit requirements related to finance operations.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-weight:600;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:DarwinSans;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:14px;">People Development & Capability Building</span></p><ul style="padding:0px;margin:0px 0px 40px 20px;border:0px;line-height:inherit;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Build a strong operational bench by coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Drive knowledge retention through cross-training, SOP adherence, and structured onboarding plans.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;line-height:1.7;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><span style="font-weight:600;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:DarwinSans;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:14px;">Your Know-How</span></p><ul style="padding:0px;margin:0px 0px 40px 20px;border:0px;line-height:inherit;font-family:Roboto, 'HelveticaNeue-Light', 'Helvetica Neue Light', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.5px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Minimum 8–10 years of experience in finance operations, shared services, or accounting functions, with significant exposure to Trade AP and AR.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Proven experience managing large teams (20+ staff) in a high-volume, transaction-driven environment.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Strong knowledge of AP/AR processes, internal controls, and finance operations best practices.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent); exposure to automation tools is a plus.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Demonstrated track record in driving process improvement, SOP documentation, and operational transformation.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:DarwinSans;">Analytical mindset with the ability to balance operational detail and strategic improvement initiatives.</span></li></ul>