Finance Manager, SEA High Growth Region

ROLE:

The Finance Manager is responsible for formulating and executing the overall financial strategy for Lubrizol’s operational units in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, in alignment with the company’s business strategic objectives, conducting effective internal control to ensure business operation ethics and statutory compliance. The Finance Manager acts as a finance partner to Southeast Asia High Growth Region (SEA HGR) director to drive strategic initiatives, business growth and operational excellence in these high-growth countries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:

Entity Finance

• Oversee and manage daily financial operations for Lubrizol entities in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, including coordination with outsourced accounting providers.
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of full sets of accounts, in compliance with US and local GAAP, Lubrizol policies, and all statutory reporting requirements.
• Uphold high ethical standards, demonstrating strong familiarity with regulatory compliance, internal control frameworks, and legal requirements. Conduct effective review of local expenses.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide financial analysis to support business objectives.
• Ensure smooth and timely month-end closing, preparation, and submission of management reports.
• Review and approve monthly closing activities, including maintenance and closure of trial balances (TB).
• Oversee tax computation, filing, and related matters for all entities; effectively handle tax queries and audits with hands-on expertise.
• Coordinate with external auditors to meet statutory audit requirements and deadlines.
• Act as a local finance partner to identify and drive cost-saving initiatives, productivity improvements, and efficiency enhancements.
• Play a key role in finance departmental and cross-functional operational excellence and process improvement initiatives.
• Support Regional Controller in leading and coordinating regional finance projects and strategic initiatives.

Finance Partnering:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, providing financial insights and recommendations that enable informed decision-making and support business growth.
• Drive effective Management Operating System (MOS) for SEA HGR team, lead commercial team on risk and opportunity update and key initiatives progress tracking.
• Collaborate with commercial, operations, and supply chain teams to evaluate business opportunities, pricing strategies, and commercial decisions.
• Support new business development and expansion initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with local and regional management to develop forecasting, financial planning, and strategic projects that drive sustainable growth.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of regional strategies.
• Provide clear and actionable financial reporting and analysis to non-finance stakeholders to facilitate alignment and achievement of business objectives.
• Champion a culture of financial accountability, commercial acumen, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

REQUIREMENTS (education, experience, competencies and specific job requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Training from a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in accounting, finance partnering, or financial analysis, with a proven track record in managing accounting and tax compliance.
• Knowledge of SAP/BPC or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

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