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Finance Director - Asia

Roles & Responsibilities

The Finance Director, Asia is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial teams across the region to deliver business insight and drive financial performance whilst ensuring robust financial controls.

You will work closely with our regional and group finance teams and the multi-country executive management teams to support profitable growth through development and execution of financial and operational plans.

This position interacts with our Executive Leaders across Asia consisting of, but not limiting to nine main Asia countries, as well as the executive global leadership team, making it a highly visible role within the company.

Working at Sedgwick

Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, understand our clients’ needs, support the communities in which we operate, and perform at our best.

We’re passionate and understanding about our colleagues – so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hours so you can collect your children or care for someone in your family, we’re supportive of that. As a flexible employer, we’re happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview.

Responsibility

Business Support

Business partner to regional CEO to develop and execute operational and financial plansAnalysis, management and improvement of financial performanceKey member of the senior management team with influence and involvement in major strategic and operational decisions

Financial Reporting & Control

Manage country finance teams to ensure timely reporting to group finance, including ongoing development of regional finance hub in MalaysiaPresentation and explanation of performance against budget, forecast and prior yearManagement of balance sheet including hands-on reviewEnsuring financial control including process management and segregation of dutiesManaging statutory and US GAAP reporting including annual auditEnsure regulatory and statutory compliance in each country

Financial Planning and Analysis

Preparation, review and management of annual budgets and periodic forecastsAnalyse and monitor company revenue and profitabilityPreparation and execution of business plans

Cash Management and Funding

Lead working capital management across the regionPreparation and review of cash flow forecastsWorking closely with corporate treasury in maintaining controls on payments, authority levels and management of bank accountsManaging relationships with banks and other external stakeholders

Others

Working with our mergers and acquisitions team on due diligence, financial analysis and integration of acquisitionsWork closely with corporate colleagues including Colleague Resources, Legal, Real Estate and ITWorking closely with finance colleagues to share and develop best practicePerform other duties related to the finance function as required by the CFO or the executive management teamOther duties may include preparing ad-hoc reports, conducting financial analysis, or participating in cross-functional initiativesOther duties may be assigned from time to time depending on the strategic and operational needs of the organisation, and will be communicated to the employee in a timely mannerOther duties are an essential part of the role and require the same level of skills, knowledge, and accountability as the main duties

Person Specification

An Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with a strong academic profile.Ideally degree qualified in a related fieldBroad finance leadership covering full range of finance disciplines, having operated strategically at Director levelProven track record of successfully, building, leading and motivating a mixed ability teamStrong systems skills, with experience of implementation of finance systems desirablePractical knowledge of major global accounting and regulatory standards and regional corporate tax lawsTo have worked with a leadership team to develop a multi territory financial strategyA background in the service, outsourced, fee earning, professional services industries would be a distinct advantageUnderstanding of the insurance industry is desirable but not essentialHighly skilled in setting and driving the financial strategy and translating the operational activity into financial impactAbility to coach, motivate and empower people across the business at different levels from Financial Controllers to junior accounts colleagues.Strong inter-personal, communication and influencing skills and ability to build strong stakeholder relationshipsAdaptable and able to respond to changing demands and can prioritise work effectivelyHybrid working (ideally 2 - 3 days in the office per week)

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.