Finance Process & Excellence Manager

Continental AG; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive firm in Malaysia is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee regional O2C operations, drive cash management, and enhance process improvements. The ideal candidate will lead a team, implement financial strategies, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. This role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience in finance operations, making it crucial for organizational success and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading finance operations, specifically in O2C processes.
• Strong understanding of cash management techniques and regulations.
• Ability to lead projects and improve processes using data-driven approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional O2C operations, including Accounts Receivable and Credit Management activities.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor and improve cash flow performance through effective receivables management.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Financial Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Financial Management Systems

KPI Dashboards

Job description

Lead and manage regional O2C operations, including Accounts Receivable and Credit Management activities.

O2C Operations

• Establish and Lead the O2C team and operations across all Continental Tyre Malaysia entities in a KPI driven shared service centre environment
• Drive process improvement initiatives across O2C functions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with focus on improvements in working capital of the companies
• Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards to track performance and identify areas for improvement
• Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to regulatory and audit requirements
• Act as a change agent to promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Support cross-functional projects and provide financial insights to business partners
• Review contract in Legal Management System

Cash Management

Lead and manage regional Treasury activities.

• Monitor and improve cash flow performance through effective receivables management and forecasting
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to align processes with corporate finance strategies and policies
• Maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over treasury activities, and anti-money Laundry control point - Level 1
• Supervise and approve TT, computerize cheques and bills of payment, forex bookings and related transactions
• Identify automation opportunities and support implementation of digital tools and technologies
• Promote and lead the development of new technology or enhancement to ensure timely deliver of design, process and specification which fulfils the defined targets and know-how for the future

Project Management and Process Improvement

• Lead project plan for each area of focus, including project implementation actions items, status updates and Conti Tyre Malaysia communications
• Monitor the interdependencies between current projects and those in other areas of Finance. Communicate with other project teams, as necessary, to ensure clear understanding of key timelines, deliverables, etc.
• Provide regular updates to project teams, Business Units, Corporate Treasury and Financing personnel and Management
• Responsible for the overall performance of the team, monitoring their performance, providing timely feedback & assisting them to improve on their identified training needs
• Responsible for updating both the direct supervisor and the team regularly on projects. In addition, schedule a regular communication with the direct supervisor to ensure awareness of when escalation of other issues is required

HR

• Lead and develop a highly qualified staff, ensure succession planning within the organisation
• Identify clear objectives for the team, providing coaching, career development and feedback to team members, providing performance evaluation and reward