Overview
Business Contribution:
Reporting to the APAC BDSO Director, along with a dotted line to the APAC Accounting Manager, the Commercial Finance Manager is responsible for assisting the APAC BDSO Director in providing key financial and business support/oversight to the APAC Products & Services business. This individual is expected to drive business improvement, implement/maintain system of internal controls and assist in managing the financial planning and analysis for the Products & Services business in the region. This is a key Finance position that will provide business partnership to APAC commercial stakeholders in the region to achieve financial and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strong business partner at all levels of the APAC Products & Services business and operations.
* Assist in driving overall P&L and Cash optimization for the region, via data analysis and recommendations.
* Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Enerpac APAC’s financial results.
* Provide insights and recommendations to help drive business results.
* Coordinate and prepare forecasts, budgets and financial outlooks for the business area.
* Coordinate with operations team to understand and report the commercial impact of operational items including (but not limiting) plant operational efficiencies, price variances and inter-company allocations and mark-ups.
* Support commercial teams on quote development, pricing, and commission plans.
* Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including cost and profitability improvement initiatives working cross-functionally with other functional leaders within the business.
* Develop, support and evaluate business cases for capital expenditures.
* Analyze proposed product development projects, sales growth opportunities and other key initiatives, including determination of return on investment and payback; prepare summary commentary, including recommendations, as appropriate.
* Assist with regional statutory audit activities while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
* Support APAC region monthly and quarterly internal reporting.
* Support U.S. global external audit activities.
* Assist with internal control implementation, evaluation, and documentation as needed.
Required Capabilities:
* Excellent business judgment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Strategic and commercially focused mindset with a passion for driving business results.
* Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information.
* Exhibits strong overall communication skills, including excellent written and oral communications skills, sound interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
* Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and capable of driving results cross-functionally across the business.
* Desire to take accountability for results by acting with integrity and possessing a strong drive for results and execution.
* Strong project management and organizational skills, effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced, challenging, and flexible hybrid work environment.
* Strongly proficient in using electronic spreadsheet, database, word-processing, and graphical presentation software, preferably Microsoft Office applications and specifically Power BI. Oracle and Onestream knowledge are strongly preferred.
Education Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in business with specialization in Accounting or Finance is required.
* MBA and/or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is a plus.
Experience Requirements:
* Minimum 6 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in a corporate setting; record of performance in working in financial and/or operational business areas.
* Experience in budget/forecast preparation plus monthly review/variance analytics.
* Experience in management of inter-company accounts, foreign currency transactions/translation, preparation of financial statements and analysis.
* Record of performance in working in both financial and operational business areas.
* Project management, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills are required.
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