Role Purpose:

The Finance Manager for Industry Product Group (IPG) will act as a strategic business partner, responsible for translating business activities into financial insights that drive strategic decisions. This role demands strong leadership, operational acumen, and the ability to connect finance with all business functions to support growth, cost management, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans across IPG.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L reporting with detailed variance analysis.
• Develop insightful financial reports linking business performance to financial outcomes.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial data within Power BI and other reporting systems.
• Ensure alignment and consistency with IPG Global controlling / finance processes and practices.
• Business Partnering & Decision Support
• Act as a finance business partner to IPG leadership, providing data-driven recommendations.
• Support key business decisions by analyzing customer profitability, pricing models, and operational efficiency.
• Support preparation of capex and quotations
• Attend regular meetings with Business Sales, Engineering, and Operations to understand and challenge business assumptions.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders, proactively detect risk and opportunities
• Cost Management & Operational Efficiency
• Move from cost controlling to cost management: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct deep dives into VAVE projects, SBC (Should be condition), and support product profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with plants to align cost structures with business strategy.
• Validate operational costs for new business opportunities and RFQs.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with JE Group policies, accounting standards, and local regulations.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure robust financial governance across IPG.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Ensure finance acts as a proactive partner rather than just a reporting function.
• Build strong relationships with regional teams, plants, and global finance stakeholders.
  
  

Key Recurring Tasks:

• Monthly P&L reporting and variance analysis.
• Budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Cost center and headcount reviews.
• Credit control and overdue payment follow-up.
• Financial input to support sales quotations, new projects, business cases and capital investments.
• Participation in regular business and project review meetings.
• Benchmarking studies and cost competitiveness analysis.
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required by business leaders.
• Support M&A activities, due diligence, and integration projects if applicable.
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to link financials to business strategy.
• Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail without losing the big picture.
• High proficiency in financial tools (Microsoft offices, Power BI).
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with exposure to controlling, FP&A, and business partnering.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably within industrial products or automotive sectors.
  
  

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

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