Finance Lead, FMCG Business Unit (Jakarta)

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Singkawang; On-site; IDR 1,800,000,000 - 3,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a seasoned Head of Finance to oversee the full financial and accounting operations of a dedicated Business Unit in Jakarta. You will partner with the BU General Manager and Corporate HQ to ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and strong treasury management.

The role requires 8+ years in finance, leadership experience, and deep knowledge of PSAK/Indonesian tax, with hands-on ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/Accurate).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Professional certifications such as Brevet A/B/C, CPA, CA, or equivalent are highly advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of experience at Department Head, Finance Manager, or equivalent leadership level.
• Experience within FMCG, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, or other operationally intensive industries is highly preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience across core finance functions, including GL, AP, AR, financial reporting, tax compliance, treasury, cash flow, and sales finance.
• Proven experience managing finance operations within a Business Unit, manufacturing site, distribution operation, or other operational environment.
• Experience leading and managing a team of approximately 5–8 or more finance professionals.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian accounting standards (PSAK) and applicable Indonesian tax regulations.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, month-end closing, P&L management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Accurate, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of working capital management, cash flow forecasting, credit control, and accounts receivable management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with Business Unit General Managers, Sales, Operations, and Corporate Finance teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational activities with financial performance.
• Professional fluency in business English, both written and spoken, for communication with Corporate HQ and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete financial operations of the Business Unit, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), financial reporting, and month-end closing.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements and Business Unit P&L reports.
• Manage financial accounting processes and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and corporate accounting policies.
• Oversee local tax compliance, including VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and other statutory tax obligations.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and maintain compliance with Indonesian tax regulations.
• Manage treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliations, petty cash, and local cash management.
• Monitor and optimize working capital, including cash flow, inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Partner with Sales teams to oversee customer credit limits, billing accuracy, accounts receivable collection, and sales finance reconciliations.
• Review distributor rebates, incentives, discounts, and other sales-related financial transactions.
• Develop and monitor Business Unit budgets in coordination with Corporate FP&A.
• Conduct budget-versus-actual analysis and identify significant cost and operational variances.
• Monitor inventory valuation, cost accounting, waste, spoilage, and other key financial indicators relevant to FMCG operations.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and audit requirements.
• Act as the primary finance liaison between the Business Unit and Corporate HQ teams, including Accounting, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and Transformation.
• Coordinate audit activities and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and financial control issues.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the Business Unit General Manager to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Translate operational and commercial performance into clear financial analysis and business recommendations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7–8 finance professionals, including workload allocation, performance management, and capability development.
• Establish a strong culture of accountability, accuracy, compliance, and financial discipline within the Business Unit.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports, management reports, and other required financial information to Corporate HQ.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Brevet A/B/C, CPA, CA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Accurate

Job description

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a seasoned Head of Finance to oversee the full financial and accounting operations of a dedicated Business Unit in Jakarta. You will partner with the BU General Manager and Corporate HQ to ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and strong treasury management.

The role requires 8+ years in finance, leadership experience, and deep knowledge of PSAK/Indonesian tax, with hands-on ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/Accurate).