Finance Manager

Report to:
Finance Director, LATAM   

Job Responsibilities
1. Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee daily financial operations, including accounting, accounts payable/receivable, cash flow management, and general ledger.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with local accounting standards and group reporting requirements.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to headquarters and management.
2. Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process.
Monitor budget execution, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to management.
Support business planning for wind turbine sales projects and after-sales services.
3. Tax & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax, withholding taxes, and local filings.
Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors.
Support tax planning and assess tax impacts of sales contracts, importation of equipment, and intercompany transactions.
4. Project & Sales Finance Support
Provide financial support for wind turbine sales projects, including pricing analysis, margin control, and contract review.
Support financial evaluation of customer payment terms, guarantees, and credit risk.
Monitor project revenue recognition and cost allocation.
5. Cash & Treasury Management
Manage cash flow, bank relationships, and financing arrangements.
Oversee foreign currency transactions and FX risk related to imports and cross-border payments.
Support intercompany settlements and financing structures within the group.
6. Internal Control & Process Improvement
Establish and maintain effective internal controls and financial procedures.
Improve financial processes and systems to support business growth.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and group financial standards.
7. Team & Stakeholder Management
Manage and develop local finance staff (if applicable).
Act as a key finance business partner to sales, operations, and management teams.
Communicate effectively with headquarters, auditors, banks, and authorities.
Qualifications & Requirements
1. Education & Certification
Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.
CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is a strong plus.
2. Work Experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
Experience in industrial equipment, renewable energy, EPC, or project-based sales is highly preferred.
Solid experience with local accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting.
Experience in multinational companies and cross-border transactions is a strong advantage.
3. Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, and internal controls.
Good understanding of equipment sales, imports, and services.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel; experience with SAP or similar systems preferred.
4. Language Skills
Fluent in English and local language (both written and spoken).
Mandarin Chinese is a plus but not required.
5. Personal Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High sense of responsibility, integrity, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-growing business environment.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.