KERING EYEWEAR Finance Manager

We are currently seeking a Finance Manager who will report to Regional CFO as part of our dynamic finance team in HK.

Your opportunity

You will act as overall coordinator and first-line advisor to the Regional Finance Head on all finance-related matters, in order to achieve Net Sales, Profit, FCF targets as well as other KPIs . Responsible for all-rounded finance functions including directing and controlling the financial, management and cost accounting, taxation, treasury, credit management, budgeting and forecasting for Hong Kong and Taiwan markets.

How you will contribute

Financial accounting and compliance

• Supervise and oversee all aspects of financial activities, including accounting, tax compliance and financial reporting
• Lead the month-end closing to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Liaise with internal/ external auditors and tax consultants in relation to statutory audit and tax matters
• Implement internal control policies and procedures in accordance with both statutory and the Group requirements

Management reporting and FP&A

• Conduct and support the monthly management reporting as well as budgeting and forecast process to ensure timely and accurate submission
• Provide financial analysis to support business plans and justify commercial decisions, provide recommendations to improve the profitability
• Act as business partner to identify risks and opportunities on business performance

Credit management

• Oversee all aspect of credit activities, including contract, cash and credit risk management
• Review the trade financing in areas of planning, execution and settlement reconciliation
• Oversee and control the performance of debtor collection and DSO
• Monitor credit orders release and debtor aging to mitigate potential credit risks

Funding

• Manage the capital request and arrange for debt and equity financing.
• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts

People Management

• Lead the local finance team, provide training and guidance to the team
• Recruit, empower and lead human capital in order to ensure achievement of expected results.

Who you are

• Degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
• Experiences in highly competitive, brand sensitive, service oriented markets.
• Experience within modern commercial organizations, with demanding wholesale and retail business partners.
• Proven track record of results achieved within a structured, multinational environment.
• Ability to work within fast growing and dynamic environments
• Experience in change management projects involving organization, information systems, business approach.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, tax budgeting, and cost control principles including IFRS.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, projections.
• Experience with SAP implementation and use.
• High level of written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong leadership which inspires colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to think and act strategically with a strong focus on execution.
• Mature personality, self motivation, positive attitude.