WE ARE HIRING: Finance Manager

Location: Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Industry: Automotive

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Finance Manager to lead the finance function within a dynamic automotive business. This role is responsible for financial management, profitability improvement, cash flow optimization, financial controls, and strategic decision support while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening financial performance, supporting operational excellence, and driving sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts and financial statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting activities.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights to support business decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to management.

Banking & Treasury Management

• Manage banking relationships and financing facilities.
• Monitor cash flow and implement strategies to optimize working capital.
• Oversee trade finance activities, foreign currency transactions, and banking operations.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Oversee inventory controls, stock management, and inventory audit processes.
• Monitor inventory valuation and cost controls.
• Support initiatives to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

ERP & Process Management

• Lead ERP implementation, optimization, and ongoing management activities.
• Ensure financial processes and controls are aligned with system capabilities.
• Support process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Sri Lankan accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Manage financial controls, reconciliations, payroll processes, and month-end closing activities.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain effective governance and risk management practices.

Leadership & Business Partnering

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Work closely with business leaders to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support growth and profitability.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Fully qualified in CIMA or an equivalent recognized professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance and accounting, including at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
• Experience within an automobile franchise distributor environment will be a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of SLFRS/LKAS, taxation, statutory requirements, financial controls, and audit processes.
• Strong exposure to import costing, trade finance, letters of credit, and foreign currency transactions.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced and results-driven environment.

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