Job Description

The APAC S&T Finance Senior Manager leads financial planning, consolidation, and governance for S&T across the APAC Foods portfolio. This role operates in a highly complex, multi‑entity environment requiring strong analytical rigor and executive‑level partnership. The role serves as a key S&T finance partner to the APAC CFO, the APAC FP&A team, and the APAC Deployment lead supporting decision‑making, investment governance, and delivery of S&T financial commitments. This position drives outcomes through strong leadership and influence across regions, entities, and global teams. Responsibilities APAC S&T Financial Leadership Manage team of 7 to lead end‑to‑end financial management for S&T across the APAC portfolio, spanning multiple OUs, entities, and operating models. Partner closely with APAC S&T Deployment leads to support delivery of the S&T Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Establish financial discipline, transparency, and consistent operating rhythms across a complex and fragmented footprint. Act as a central point of coordination across Global S&T Finance, APAC FP&A, Regional FP&A, and local entity finance teams. Consolidation, AOP & Forecasting Own consolidation of APAC S&T financials. Lead S&T AOP, monthly forecast, and performance management processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness across legal entities. Deliver consolidated views of OPEX, Capex, productivity, and global charges, including risks and opportunities. Coordinate Corporate Mosaic loading and ensure high‑quality inputs and outputs across entities and regions. APAC CFO & FP&A Partnership Serve as a primary S&T finance partner to the APAC CFO and APAC FP&A team. Provide forward‑looking insights, scenario analysis, and financial decision support on S&T investments and cost commitments. Ensure financial narratives are clear, consistent, and decision‑ready for senior leadership discussions. Support FP&A‑led reviews and planning cycles with strong S&T financial insight and execution support. Global S&T Finance & Charge Governance Support governance of global direct and allocated charges impacting APAC, improving predictability, timing, and transparency. Ensure alignment across Global S&T, FP&A, and local entity finance teams on cost treatment and cross‑charge methodologies. Support initiatives to improve forecast accuracy and end‑to‑end financial governance. S&T Capex & Investment Oversight Support preparation and review of S&T Capex documentation, CARs, and investment approvals across APAC entities. Monitor Capex actuals, accruals, and investment performance across diverse legal structures. Ensure compliance with investment governance standards and accurate financial tracking at project level. Standardization, Simplification & Automation Drive standardization of S&T finance processes across planning, forecasting, consolidation, close, and reporting. Champion automation and adoption of global tools (e.g., TM1, Cockpit reporting) to reduce manual consolidation and increase transparency. Partner with Global S&T Finance, Controls, and IT on simplification initiatives and transition of appropriate work to GCC/COE models. Act as a change agent in rationalizing complex entity, system, and reporting landscapes. Matrix Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead through influence in a highly matrixed, global environment. Build strong relationships across FP&A, S&T, Controls, and local finance teams across geographies. Provide structure, clarity, and financial leadership across competing priorities and stakeholders. Qualifications 10+ years of progressive Finance or Accounting experience. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred. Strong experience in multi‑entity consolidation environments across regions and legal entities. Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leaders, including CFO‑level stakeholders. Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and financial judgment. Proven ability to communicate complex financial topics clearly and concisely. Advanced Microsoft Office skills; strong working knowledge of SAP and Mosaic.