Work Flexibility: Hybrid

About the job:

The Finance Manager, Taiwan is a critical finance leadership role with full accountability for the end-to-end management and strategic direction of the Taiwan statutory finance function. 

The role provides guidance to the FP&A team, supports the Business Controller, HKTW as a strategic financial partner to the Taiwan commercial teams, and leads a team of direct reports. 

This role reports directly to the Business Controller, HKTW and is structured with an approximate 60% focus on statutory and tax responsibilities and a 40% focus on FP&A and business partnering.

What you will be doing:

1. Strategic Financial Stewardship, Tax Compliance & Controlling (Approx. 60%)

Lead the entire internal and external audit process, acting as the senior point of contact to ensure seamless reviews and resolution of all findings.Develop and implement strategic tax planning initiatives and oversee all local tax submissions to ensure full compliance, including transfer pricing.Provide executive oversight for all statutory financial reporting, ensuring full compliance with local Taiwan GAAP and accurate, timely financial statements.Lead Balance Sheet Review with regional finance leadership team.Partner with regional and global finance leadership and shared service centers to meet reporting deadlines and maintain robust internal controls.Review all changes to corporate accounting policies if there's any impact to Taiwan business and provide feedback to regional finance team.Review current Taiwan Delegation of Authority levels across all processes for streamlining opportunities while adhering to the standards set out by APAC Controllership team.Lead process reviews to identify simplification and automation opportunities, transferring tasks to shared service teams to free up capacity for more meaningful analytics that support Taiwan's business growth objectives.Assume final accountability for cash flow management and compliance, including leading cash flow projections and bank compliance activities.Oversee the financial reporting and general ledger structure for the Taiwan legal entity, providing oversight on journal entries and closing processes.Review and approve high-risk payments and ensure the accurate processing of Procure to Pay transactions managed by external service providers.Support Taiwan Indirect Channel monitoring and compliance.Mentor and provide guidance to the finance team on complex and non-routine reporting transactions.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Partnering (Approx. 40%)

Partner with commercial and functional leaders to drive the financial performance of the Taiwan business by providing high-quality financial analysis and data-driven insights.Prepare and present executive-level management reports, financial dashboards, and business reviews for senior leadership, in collaboration with the Business Controller, HKTW.Assist the Business Controller, HKTW in leading all forecasting and planning processes, including annual budgeting, sales forecasting, and long-range strategic planning for the Taiwan business.Provide guidance to the FP&A team to support complex financial modeling and business case analysis as needed.Lead cross-functional projects, including business process optimization and system implementation, within Taiwan.

3. People Management

Focus on talent development and building bench strength to ensure a strong talent pipeline for the Taiwan finance team.Lead, manage, and develop a team of direct reports.Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to ensure the team's professional growth and success.Delegate tasks, set clear objectives, and manage the workload of the team to ensure all deadlines are met and responsibilities are executed effectively.

Who are we looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accountancy; a Master's degree is highly desirable.Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., CPA or Chartered Accountant) is preferred.A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management capacity.Proven experience in managing and leading a team with diverse financial functions.Demonstrated experience in independently leading external audits, strategic tax planning, and ensuring financial controls.Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into a compelling business narrative.Strong proficiency in financial systems (e.g., JDE and Hyperion) and advanced Excel skills.Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and manage expectations at all levels of the organization.Highly motivated, with a "can-do" attitude and a demonstrated ability to work independently and solve complex business problems.

Travel Percentage: 10%