Finance Manager

About Olam Agri

Olam Agri supplies food, feed and fibre to meet rising demand and a shift to protein-based diets, particularly in Asian and African countries. Headquartered in Singapore and present on all continents, our value chains include farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of an estimated 2.5 million farmers. Our teams have built leadership positions in many Olam Agri businesses, including rice, flour, animal feed, sesame, cotton, wood, and more. As a purpose-driven company, we aim to contribute positively to the prosperity and well-being of people along our supply chains, the protection and regeneration of our natural resource base, and the fight against climate change.

Overview of Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting our organization's financial corporate team by focusing on Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis and commercial & business finance.

Responsibilities

Reporting

Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of accurate and insightful financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.

Ensure compliance with all accounting standards and regulations.

Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Ensure compliance with IFRS and Olam accounting policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with the accounting team.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Prepare and review the Financial and management accounts before the same is submitted to the Corporate Centre.

Lead the budgeting process for both Capex, P&L and working capital requirements for all businesses and legal entities.

Ensure timely and accurate submission of all management reports, follow up on identified action points.

Commercial Finance role where he will partner the business teams in pricing, logistics, production planning etc.

Close coordination with shared service center to ensure adherence to agreed timelines for all reports.

Develop and maintain accurate financial models and forecasts, including revenue, expense, and profitability projections.

Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Partner with business leaders to create and implement strategic financial plans.

Conduct variance analysis and provide management commentary to explain deviations from budget.

Support the budgeting process, including setting assumptions, gathering inputs, and consolidating budgets.

Commercial & Business Finance

Analyze and evaluate the financial viability of new business opportunities and investments.

Support pricing decisions and profitability analysis.

Manage working capital and ensure efficient cash flow management.

Monitor and manage financial risks associated with commercial activities.

Qualifications

CA with post article-ship (PQE) of 8+ years preferably in FMCG industry.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting frameworks (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).

Strong knowledge of SAP.