Regional Finance Controller - Industrial

* Financial Oversight for Factories:

o Oversee the financial operations and reporting for the company including manufacturing plants in China and Africa.

o Ensure the factories' financial statements are accurate, compliant with local regulations, and aligned with company policies and global accounting standards.

o Monitor and analyze factory performance, providing insights into cost control, productivity, and operational efficiency.

o Implement and enforce financial controls across the manufacturing operations to ensure financial integrity and mitigate risks.* Management of Insourced/Outsourced Accounting Services:

o Manage accounting hub (based in Nanjing) and outsourced accounting service providers for both the China and Africa operations, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial services (e.g., bookkeeping, tax filings etc).

o Develop and maintain strong relationships with outsourced providers, ensuring that service levels meet company expectations.

o Ensure the outsourced accounting teams follow company policies, local tax laws, and financial reporting standards.

o Regularly review and evaluate the performance of outsourced providers, identifying opportunities for improvement.* Financial Reporting & Analysis:

o Work closely with Financial Planning & Reporting team to develop actionable insights based on financial data to support business decisions, cost-saving initiatives, and operational improvements.

o Ensure compliance with both local tax regulations and global financial reporting standards.* Budgeting, Forecasting (including cashflow) & Cost Management:

o Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring that budgets are realistic and aligned with overall business goals.

o Work with factory managers to monitor actual performance against budget, conducting regular variance analysis and recommending corrective actions when necessary.

o Identify and drive initiatives for cost reduction and process efficiency improvements in the factories.* Internal Controls & Compliance:

o Implement and maintain strong internal controls across the operations to safeguard assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, and mitigate financial risks.

o Oversee the implementation of local tax regulations, ensuring compliance across the region.

o Support audits (internal and external), addressing audit queries and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.* Team Leadership & Development:

o Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals in China, Africa, and with outsourced service providers.

o Develop team members' skills and capabilities, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

o Foster collaboration between in-house finance teams and outsourced providers to ensure consistency in financial processes.