Finance Manager

About the role

A leading manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced, results-driven Finance Manager to lead its financial operations, reporting, planning and compliance functions. The role covers financial accuracy, internal controls, regulatory compliance and strategic financial insight to support business performance and growth. The package is stated as gross Rs 400K plus fuel.

Key responsibilities

• Financial reporting: oversee monthly, quarterly and annual statements, analyse performance and present management reports
• Audit and internal controls: lead annual external audits, oversee internal audit and corrective actions, set up financial control systems and identify risks
• Budgeting and planning: lead annual budgeting and forecasting, monitor variances and work with operational departments
• Tax and compliance: oversee VAT, SSCL, income tax and statutory returns, ensure SLFRS/LKAS compliance and liaise with tax consultants and auditors
• Cash flow and working capital: monitor liquidity, cash management, inventory, receivables and payables
• Manufacturing costs: monitor production expenses, product costing and cost variances with production, procurement and operations teams
• Team leadership: lead and mentor the finance team, improve reporting systems and drive ERP use and process automation

Required profile

• CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent international qualification
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in finance or accounting
• Previous manufacturing experience is a strong advantage
• Proven experience of external and internal audits and financial controls

Required skills

• Financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and group consolidation
• Sri Lankan taxation laws and SLFRS/LKAS
• ERP systems and financial management tools