Finance Manager

At Coface we make trade happen everyday 

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter.  We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners!

MISSION:

We are looking for a “Finance Manager” who acts as a trusted advisor to the business by translating financial data into meaningful insights and partnering with stakeholders across organization to drive business performance; while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accounting and internal governance requirements

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead FP&A for Coface Singapore Branch by providing financial insights to guide/influence decisions making, steering business performance, and ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Provide regular business update - month-end actual result and estimate vs. budget update, including update any risks & opportunities to Regional CFO and Country Manager
  • Play key role in financial planning for responsible entities by preparing & managing budgets, forecasts, analyzing trends, and preparing investment analysis
  • Lead analysis of actual financial results
  • Be a sparring partner with non-finance stakeholders to understand business Risk & Opportunities and its financial implication, and escalate to right channel on timely manner
• Lead, coach & guide team members to ensure timely deliverable of operational tasks i.e.,
  • Regulatory requirement submission
  • Month-end closing
  • Audit & tax requirement
  • Group reporting both actual and budget/forecast
  • Payment approval
  • Procurement
• Be a change agent - Champion operational excellence by continuously driving process simplification & efficiency with close collaboration with Shared Service Center (Bangalore)
• Be a role model – Adhere to Coface’s core value Client focus; Expertise; Courage & accountability; Collaboration
• Live “ONE SEA & INDIA finance team” vision – support & strongly collaborate with other finance team members across SEA & India; and drive positive team engagement

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree – in business or finance or accounting
• CPA Australia certification or ACCA certification or CA Singapore certification is a plus, but not prerequisite
• Minimum 7 years of working experience in FP&A or controlling
• Audit or financial consultancy experience from Big 4 is preferred, but not mandatory. Candidates with FP&A or controlling experience from multi-national corporations (MNCs) are highly encouraged to apply
• Experience leading a team is an added advantage but not prerequisite

• Opportunities to learn:  Opportunity to acquire knowledge in the field of business information services, trade credit insurance and finance;
• Hybrid working model: Flexible workplace with possibility for hybrid work.
• Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
• Engaging: high performance work culture in an inclusive workplace
• Exciting Employee Benefits: Includes Health Care