Senior Manager, Finance, East Asia

Stryker Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead financial planning and reporting across East Asia. In this dynamic role, you will provide insights and analysis to drive strategic initiatives, manage compliance, and improve internal controls. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance performance and deliver value-adding reports to management. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in finance, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and foster a culture of growth and engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance experience with strong knowledge of forecasting and financial modeling.
• Professional Accounting Qualifications preferred, strong understanding of USGAAP/IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and reporting processes for the region.
• Develop financial models and provide accurate financial recommendations.
• Coach and lead a team, ensuring exceptional employee engagement.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional Accounting Qualifications (CPA, Chartered Accountant, MBA)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the job:

• Provide insights, analysis and value add reporting to the East Asia Leadership team.
• Process management and support for the forecasting and budget cycles.
• Be the main contact point for APAC internal controls and compliance teams, and work on ad-hoc projects (as needed).
• Work with country finance teams to optimize internal controls, ensuring governance and compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards.
• Drive continuous improvements and support change across the region.
• Management of the month-end and quarter-end reporting processes.
• Lead and support key projects.

What you will be doing:

Reporting & Business Planning

• Lead consolidation of core financial information across markets.
• Manage Financial Planning & Reporting Process for the region, including Flash, Projections, Budget and Strat Plan.
• Provide analysis of monthly results (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow), including reporting on other business performance metrics.
• Monitor and analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including revenue, cost of sales, expenses, capital expenditures and cashflow.
• Produce value adding reports and analysis to management and business leaders.
• Prepare presentations to APAC and East Asia management.

Business Partnering

• Develop financial models and simulate go-to market business cases to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.
• Assist with special projects, including acquisition activity and strategic partnerships, as required.

Process Management & Improvements

• Identify and execute improvements to the planning and reporting processes.
• Strengthen internal controls across East Asia.
• Propose and develop new planning solutions.
• Establish structured communications with management and markets.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies.
• Drive quality control of all deliverables.

Leadership / People Management

• Coach, develop and lead a team of direct and indirect reports by providing developmental and growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain exceptional employee engagement throughout the team.
• Conduct annual performance reviews & bi-annual interim performance reviews.

Who are we looking for:

• University degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional Accounting Qualifications such as CPA, Chartered Accountant or MBA is preferred.
• Strong understanding of USGAAP and/or IFRS required.
• Risk management and internal control experience.
• Minimum of 10 years working in finance roles with increasing responsibilities and proven output.
• Experience in medical devices or pharmaceuticals a plus.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, financial modeling and financial reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work to agreed deadlines.