ROLE SUMMARY
The Senior Regional Finance Manager is a key position within the regional finance organization, ensuring the integrity, compliance, and efficiency of financial operations across the 6 LBeauty entities.
Reporting directly to the Regional Finance Director, the role acts as a strategic bridge between HQ and local finance teams, combining strong technical accounting expertise, operational oversight, and transformation leadership to drive financial excellence and continuous improvement.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Accounting & Financial Reporting
1. Accounting Governance
• Ensure consistent application of Group accounting policies and IFRS/local GAAP standards across the region.
• Act as a key reference point for technical accounting matters for local finance teams.
• Provide guidance and oversight on complex accounting transactions and judgments.
2. Monthly & Quarterly Closing
• Partner closely with the regional consolidation team to support and supervise local finance teams during monthly and quarterly closings.
• Review and validate reporting packages, including: Trial Balance (TB) vs Balance Sheet (BS) reconciliations, Fixed Asset consolidated files, COGS reconciliation and margin analysis
• Perform comprehensive quarterly Balance Sheet reviews, including: Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), Manual accruals and provisions, Advances and prepayments, Bank reconciliations, Analysis of significant variances and unusual movements
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting to HQ.
3. Finance Operations
• Collaborate with local finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders (Treasury, Legal, Supply Chain) to resolve operational finance issues.
• Drive process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
• Monitor working capital performance and support improvements in cash flow management.
II. Statutory & Tax Matters
1. Statutory Reporting
• Coordinate and monitor statutory financial statement preparation with local finance teams and external advisors.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory and tax requirements across all countries in scope.
• Support the definition and implementation of Transfer Pricing policies in coordination with HQ Tax.
• Oversee the preparation and finalization of Transfer Pricing Local Documentation files.
2. Statutory & Tax Audits
• Support local teams during statutory audits, tax audits, and customs audits.
• Act as regional liaison between HQ, local finance teams, and external auditors.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.
III. Finance Transformation & Continuous Improvement
• Lead and coordinate regional finance improvement projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Contribute to system enhancements, process harmonization, and reporting automation initiatives, working closely with IT department
• Promote best practices and standardization across the region.
• Support change management efforts to ensure smooth implementation of new processes and tools.
IV. Internal Control & Compliance
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of the Internal Control framework in line with Group standards.
• Support enforcement and monitoring of internal control implementation across local entities.
• Partner with local finance teams and Internal Control to strengthen SOP compliance.
• Identify control gaps and drive remediation plans to mitigate financial and operational risks.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
1. Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is a strong advantage.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in finance, including regional or multi-country exposure.
• Solid experience in financial reporting, consolidation, statutory matters, and internal controls.
• Prior experience in an international environment, ideally within a structured Group organization.
• Experience in audit and/or multinational corporate environment preferred.
2. Technical Competencies
• Excellent understanding of statutory reporting and tax compliance frameworks.
• Solid expertise in balance sheet review, working capital management, and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with Transfer Pricing principles and documentation requirements.
• Strong internal control mindset and risk awareness.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and reporting tools; strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
3. Managerial & Leadership Skills
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and influence finance teams across multiple countries.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact effectively with HQ, local finance teams, auditors, tax advisors, and cross-functional departments.
• Ability to provide clear direction while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex topics under tight deadlines.
• Ability to drive change and lead transformation initiatives in a structured and pragmatic manner.
4. Personal Attributes
• High level of integrity, rigor, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
