Finance Manager - CBSC

Purpose

• The Finance Manager is responsible for the end-to-end Finance activities at country level, ensuring accurate financial representation, full compliance with statutory and Group requirements, effective internal controls, and high-quality financial operations.

  The role acts as the primary Finance counterpart and business partner to local management, supporting decision-making and performance delivery, while ensuring full alignment with SBM Group Finance standards, policies, systems, and governance.

  In addition, the Finance Manager coordinates HR and BAS activities in country from a functional and operational standpoint, ensuring alignment with Group frameworks and smooth day-to-day operations, for these functions.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.

• Oversee accounting operations and the preparation of statutory financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, statutory filings, and fiscal obligations.

• Coordinate local and Group audits and ensure proper execution and closure of audit requirements

Treasury & Operational Finance

• Manage cash flow forecasting and support local banking activities in line with Group treasury rules.
• Ensure effective local treasury controls and cash management processes.
• Oversee reliable Source-to-Pay execution, ensuring invoice accuracy, supplier payment integrity, and adherence to approval workflows.

Internal Control & Governance

• Implement, maintain, and monitor the Internal Control Matrix (ICM) in line with Group standards.
• Ensure effective segregation of duties and reinforce a strong compliance and control culture at country level.

Business Partnering & Performance Support

• Act as the Finance business partner to Country Management, providing financial analysis, insights, and support for operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support performance monitoring, cost control, and financial discipline across country activities.

Systems, Data & Process Excellence

• Ensure readiness and effective use of Group ERP and finance systems, maintaining high data quality and process compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and harmonization of finance processes across Record-to-Report and operational finance activities.

People & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Lead and develop the local Finance team, ensuring capability building, performance management, and operational continuity.
• Coordinate HR and BAS activities at country level, ensuring alignment with Group processes and service providers.

Education

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent (required).

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent) preferred.

Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in finance or accounting roles

• Solid exposure to statutory reporting, tax, and audit environments

• Proven experience leading small finance teams

• Experience in consulting or complex/multi-entity environments is an advantage

Functional Competencies