Finance Manager
About the Company
The Swatch Group is the number one manufacturer of finished watches in the world. The Group is active in the manufacture of finished watches, jewelry, and watch movements and components.
It produces nearly all of the components necessary to manufacture the watches sold under its 16 watch brands and the multi-brand Tourbillon and Hour Passion retail labels, as well as the entire Swiss watchmaking industry.
In addition, it operates its own worldwide network of distribution organizations. The Swatch Group is also a key player in the electronic systems sector.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented Finance Manager to join our team. Reporting to the CFO based in Singapore, the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the reporting, analysis and budgeting activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness submission of financial data, and overseeing the daily finance operations.
He/She will also ensure controls in place and in adherence to Swatch Group compliance and governance policy.
What you'll be doing
-
Manage and oversee all aspects of financial reporting (Budgeting, etc.), including the preparation of P&L Statements, balance sheets and Cash Flow Forecast
-
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and company policies
-
Review and Control Capital Expenditure requests for new investments, Analysing and ensuring all assess are properly accounted for in details.
-
Assess financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
-
Ensure proper internal controls are in place and in accordance to Group policies.
-
Implement best practice rules defined by HQ
-
Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts and budgets
-
Analyse financial performance against targets and provide insightful recommendations to the senior management leadership team.
-
Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
-
Provide guidance and training to enhance team performance.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
-
Collaborations with Brands on operational and finance matters to support and provide strategic decision-making.
-
Manage and ensure the integrity of reporting systems (BOFC, SAP, CBR etc.)
-
Ensure reconciliation are done between systems
- Ad-hoc tasks as required for the role.
What we're looking for
Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar Finance Manager role in the same capacity.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with different business teams
High degree of initiative and problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadline
Professional requirements
A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field with a Professional accounting certification (CPA/Chartered accountant) is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI and Excel skills. Data analytics skills such as python are desirable
Good knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA
Languages
English