Finance Manager - IFS SEA

Sealed Air Corporation; Kelantan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Malaysia seeks a SEA GBS Finance Manager to lead regional finance operations across SEA, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. You will oversee governance, reporting, treasury, and performance management while guiding a team of four.

This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams, manages AOP, working capital, and regional financial performance initiatives, and drives ERP optimization, SOX controls, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years’ experience in a regional GBS or Finance Manager role.
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multi-country finance operations within Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for SEA, ensuring accuracy of Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Manage cash flow planning, liquidity, and working capital performance across SEA.
• Supervise AP/AR functions and credit governance across the region.
• Drive ERP optimisation, automation, and BI reporting, and support audits and SOX controls.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cross-cultural collaboration

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

BI/Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent

MBA or postgraduate qualification

Tools

SAP (Business One / SAP ERP)

OneStream

Power BI

Hyperion

Oracle

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about leading regional finance operations and partnering with the business at a strategic level? We are looking for a SEA GBS Finance Manager to join us in Penang!

You’re responsible for financial governance, reporting oversight, cash flow management, and performance control across Southeast Asia (SEA), covering Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

This is a people manager role who will lead a team of 4 direct reports, including oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, and ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and standardized processes across the region.

You’ll also serve as the primary finance business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams within SEA and plays a key role in managing the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), working capital, cost control, liquidity management, and regional financial performance initiatives.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Governance
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for SEA.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of full financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow).
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Provide financial commentary and insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, corporate policies, and local statutory requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance across the region.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management support

Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital

• Manage cash flow planning and liquidity control.
• Oversee working capital performance (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory).
• Monitor and improve DSO, DPO, and overall cash conversion cycle.
• Partner with Corporate Treasury on funding and liquidity matters.
• Lead regional cash flow forecasting and reporting.

AP / AR & Operational Finance Oversight

• Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions across SEA.
• Oversee customer credit reviews and risk management.
• Ensure strong collection processes and credit governance.
• Review payroll, T&E, and Opex authorisations.
• Oversee intercompany recharge processes and reconciliations.

Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement

• Improve financial processes and drive ERP optimisation.
• Act as regional lead for ERP systems including SAP (Business One / SAP ERP), OneStream, and reporting tools.
• Leverage automation and BI tools to enhance reporting quality and speed.
• Support internal and external audit initiatives and remediation plans.

Standard Work Oversight

• TB loading from Business One to SAP
• Monthly PL & BS reviews
• Blackline reconciliations
• OneStream certifications
• Margin reporting by customer
• Inventory obsolescence and idle FA reviews
• Corporate tax coordination (US GAAP & local)
• Incentive true-ups (AIP & Non-AIP)
• SOX control reviews
• Statutory audit coordination

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, develop, and performance manage 4 direct reports.
• Partner with Regional Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and FP&A leaders.
• Provide actionable financial insights to senior management.
• Collaborate with Global Business Services and Corporate Finance teams.
• Support cross-regional finance initiatives and best practice sharing.

People Profile, Education & Experience We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a regional GBS or Finance Manager role.
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multi-country finance operations within Southeast Asia.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, and working capital management.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of financial statements and US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Business One, etc.).
• Experience with OneStream, Hyperion, or similar consolidation tools.
• Power BI or other BI/reporting tools preferred.
• Treasury knowledge and cash management experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation capability.
• Ability to operate effectively in a multi-country, multicultural environment.

Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.