Finance Manager - Cost Accounting

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead our Inventory & Operations Accounting team. In this role, you will oversee the financial management of inventory, production yields, strategic investments, and accounting reconciliations.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts. Foster a culture of excellence, providing ongoing feedback and career development guidance.
• Inventory & Reserve Management: Oversee the lifecycle of inventory finance, including the calculation, forecasting, and management of inventory reserves and releases.
• Yields & Operational Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and monitoring of production yields and other direct cost elements. Analyze yield performance and manage associated financial reserves and forecasting models.
• Financial Control & Reconciliations: Ensure the accuracy of the balance sheet through rigorous accounting reconciliations. Closing the books, compliance, audit, Validate accounts related to inventory, reserves, and operational accruals.
• PO & Liability Monitoring: Manage the monitoring of Purchase Orders (POs) and open liabilities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Investments Amortization: Oversee the tracking, reporting, and amortization of strategic operational investments.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and automation within the inventory and control functions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience. MBA or CPA is significantly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 overall years proven experience in the high-tech sector with a background focused on Inventory Control, Operations Finance.
• At least 3 years of direct people management or team leadership experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, with a preference for SAP.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, manage conflicting priorities, and communicate complex financial data to non-finance executives.