The posting
Description
Reporting & Operational Insights:
- Deliver detailed reports on key manufacturing performance indicators (KPIs), such as production costs, yields, labor efficiency, capital expenditures, inventory management, service levels. Provide senior management with insights on how these factors impact profitability vs plan.
- Candidates with extensive experience in issue-raising, problem-solving, and report writing, including identifying business challenges and proposing effective solutions, will be strongly considered. While financial experience is a plus, we are open to candidates who demonstrate exceptional abilities in these core areas
Financial Forecasting & Result Analysis, Planning based on Result Analysis
- Manage and oversee the strategic planning processes for Entire business; coordinate the planning and forecasting processes, including annual and new initiatives, business plan developments, and continuation of key company projects
- Analyze monthly, annually performances across revenue and expenses lines, variances, and trend data
- Review reports from division managers on actual performance, forecasts and budgets, as well as comparative views versus prior periods
- Provide recommendations on organizational strategy, including structure, design, workforce development, and methodologies to ensure alignment with current company business strategy and goals
- Partner with sales, manufacturing, supply chain and procurement departments to develop and manage annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Support data-driven decision-making with robust financial models and actionable insights. Investigate significant variances, identify root causes, and collaborate with operations teams to develop corrective actions that align with financial goals.
- Build managerial database by identifying sources of information; assembling, verifying, and backing up data
- Analysis and optimization of working capital by managing accounts receivable and inventory levels
- Analysis of data of raw material purchases, including quantity and pricing, and improving profitability by implementing new internal pricing rules to secure competitive sourcing
- Maintain and refine financial models focused on manufacturing performance. Conduct sensitivity analysis to evaluate how changes in pricing, sourcing, production volume, raw material costs, labor, and other variables impact overall financial performance.
Capex ROI
- Collaborate with project managers to lead post-mortem reviews on productivity-driven capital investment projects
Continuous Improvement In Operations Finance
- Drive process improvement initiatives within the Operations Finance function. Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency, improve data accuracy, and streamline financial analysis processes. Support system upgrades and new implementations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for manufacturing operations.
Requirements
[Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities]
Korean & English Bilingual:
Ability to read, write, and speak in Korean & English
Manufacturing Finance Acumen:
Strong understanding of manufacturing and inventory accounting, standard costing, and the financial drivers specific to manufacturing operations.
Analytical Skills
Proficient in complex financial analysis and identifying actionable insights. Ability to dive deep into data to uncover trends, resolve inconsistencies, and provide valuable recommendations.
Technology Proficiency
Advanced Excel skills and experience with Powerpoint, SAP(ERP)
Effective Communication Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey financial insights and recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Business Partnership
Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing operations teams, senior management, and cross-functional departments to influence decision-making and support business objectives.
Adaptability And Project Management
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and support various projects simultaneously.
[Education]
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered (e.g., 1 year of experience may substitute for 1 year of degree).
Experience
- 3-7 years of relevant experience in financial planning / forecasting and analysis, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.
- Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment preferred.
- Experience in Building Material Industry (especially countertop material, and manufacturing of Chemical company preferred but not required.
