Senior Financial Controller

Role Overview

As the Senior Financial Controller for Sri Lanka operations, you will oversee a diverse portfolio that includes new and used cars, agricultural tractors, aftersales, lubricants, and manufacturing across six legal entities. You will manage a broad dealer network of over 300 outlets throughout Sri Lanka. Reporting to the General Manager of Finance, you will play a key role in strategic planning, performance management, and financial control for the automotive division.

• Strategic Partnership:
  Collaborate with the Managing Director and country leadership to drive financial performance, focusing on Global Used Cars P&L, profitability, working capital, and cash flow improvements. Develop and present insightful reports and KPIs for key stakeholders.
• Transformation Support:
  Drive and support multi-dimensional transformation programs. Identify and elevate risks and opportunities in a timely manner.
• Operational Support:
  Aid operational teams in executing turnaround initiatives and managing financial performance.
• Financial Ownership:
  Oversee all financial aspects of Sri Lanka operations, including financial closing, audits, balance sheet management, and resolution of internal audit findings.
• Market Insight:
  Translate market dynamics into financial implications to optimize P&L and cash flow.
• Reporting Management:
  Handle financial reporting, including monthly reports, budgeting, forecasting, long‑term financial plans, and statutory reports.
• Tax and Treasury Oversight:
  Manage taxation affairs, liaise with external tax advisors, oversee cash flow, treasury controls, hedging, and foreign currency management.
• Audit and Compliance:
  Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Oversee banking and borrowing arrangements.
• Investor and Creditor Relations:
  Manage interactions with investors and creditors.
• Operational Financial Functions:
  Supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, and both Financial and Management Accounting functions.
• Financial Analysis:
  Review and analyze monthly financial statements, manage dispersion across operations, and implement governance and process controls. Develop and maintain divisional reports and dashboards.
• Process Optimization:
  Use data analysis to improve financial processes and performance. Support in the analysis of tactical spends and margins, and develop KPIs.
• Decision Support:
  Enhance financial decision‑making and visibility regarding inventory, demand, and supply. Actively participate in business and operations reviews, challenging business cases from profitability and cash flow perspectives.
• Data Collection and Analysis:
  Gather and analyze data on costs, income, and expenses. Provide prompt ad‑hoc data and analysis for MD and GM.
• Strategic Planning:
  Engage with brand teams to prepare forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic plans.

• Automotive Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record in the automotive sector.
• Senior Financial Controller
  
  Experience:
  
  At least 5 years in a senior financial controller role.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Professional Certification:
  Certified Accountant (CPA, CMA, ACCA).

• Reporting Line:
  Directly report to the General Manager of Finance.

• Educational Background:
  Qualified Accountant or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 12-15 years in relevant financial roles.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Strong numeracy, analytical skills, and commercial awareness.
• Demonstrated Leadership, team‑building, and positive management skills.
• Additional Qualities:
  Self‑directed with strong interpersonal skills. Previous experience in a similar role within a leading organization is preferred.