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.
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Job DescriptionMISSION :
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. This role is a direct report to Regional CFO SEA & India.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead end-to-end financial controlling & accounting for Coface Singapore (2 legal entities: Coface Singapore Branch; and Coface Services South Asia Pacific)
- Oversee Singapore Branch regulatory requirements submission to Monetary Authority of Singapore, and collaborate closely with Actuarial team
- Provide regular business update to CEO and Regional CFO
- Provide financial insights to guide/influence decisions making, steering business performance, and ensuring alignment with business priorities
- Play key role in financial planning & analysis by preparing & managing budgets, forecasts, deep dive actual variance vs. budget, prior year, and run rate
- 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 (Lead team of 3 members: 2 in Singapore, 1 in Thailand) to ensure timely deliverable of operational tasks i.e.,
- Regulatory requirement submission
- Audit (internal & external) & tax compliance
- Group reporting both actual and budget/forecast
- Payment approval and 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
- Minimum 7 years of working experience in FP&A or controlling
- FP&A, Controlling, or Audit experience from multi-national corporations (MNCs) are preferred
- Experience leading a team is an added advantage but not prerequisite
- CPA Australia certification or ACCA certification or CA Singapore certification is a plus, but not prerequisite
Other Competencies (e.g. Strategic Thinking, Execution Effectiveness, Networking & Influencing, Deciding & Initiating Action)
- Excellent logical & analytical skills (financial planning & analysis, business case e.g., return on investment business case)
- Attention to detail
- Strong accountability (sense of ownership)
- Good stakeholder management skill, collaboration, and communication
- Strong leadership competencies
- Hybrid working model after the first month
- Great place to work: central and modern office
- Opportunities to learn: budget every year for training, languages platform, e-learning platform, dedicated development program…
- Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
- Health care
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, finance, or accounting
- Minimum 7 years of experience in FP&A or financial controlling
- FP&A, controlling, or audit experience in multinational corporations
- Experience leading a team
- CPA Australia, ACCA, or CA Singapore certification
- Excellent logical and analytical skills, including financial planning, analysis, and business case development
- Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills
- Strong leadership competencies and accountability
What We Do
With over 75 years of experience and the most extensive international network, Coface is a leader in trade credit insurance & risk management, and a recognized provider of Factoring, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Bonding, and Information Services. Coface’s experts work to the beat of the global economy, helping ~50,000 clients in 100 countries build successful, growing, and dynamic businesses. With Coface’s insight and advice, these companies can make informed decisions. The Group' solutions strengthen their ability to sell by providing them with reliable information on their commercial partners and protecting them against non-payment risks, both domestically and for export. In 2023, Coface employed ~4,970 people and registered a turnover of €1.868 billion.
