Regional Finance Services Manager

Role Profile

ROLE TITLE: Regional Finance Services Manager
REPORTS TO: Head of Finance Operations - UK
FUNCTION: Finance
DEPARTMENT: Finance Operations
LOCATION: Singapore

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At Vodafone were not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers were shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us youre part of a global mission to connect people solve complex challenges and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Role Purpose-

The Regional Finance Services Manager APAC is accountable for delivering accurate timely and well-controlled financial accounting and reporting services for the APAC region. This role oversees operation and functional delivery of month end close processes APAC entity controllership and various other finance operational processes to ensure compliance with VGIAP principles Group policies and statutory requirements while also acting as a key liaison with FP&A Business Finance and local leadership.

What youll do

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control
Oversee and certify on the end-to-end accounting and reporting service processes for the APAC region ensuring compliance with VGIAP principles and Group timelines.
Oversee Finance operations sub-processes from WD-1 to WD5 including review and approval of accruals deferrals and ledger postings.
Consolidate and analyse financial results comparing actuals to budget and deliver insightful commentary (e.g. Flash reports) to senior FinOps leadership.

Team Leadership & Development
Coach mentor and develop an onshore team of 2 entity controllers and an offshore accounting team.
Foster a high-performance culture aligned with Vodafone Spirit values.
Conduct regular 1:1s participate in performance reviews talent development and engagement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement
Proactively manage expectations and build strong relationships with FP&A Business Finance and local leadership teams.
Serve as the Finance Services single point of contact (SPOC) for ongoing projects and transformation initiatives for the region

Governance Compliance & Audit
Ensure robust SOX compliance internal controls and governance frameworks are in place and continuously improved
Oversee execution of audit plans and ensure successful delivery with no outstanding issues
Review and sign off on balance sheet reconciliations
Lead regional quarterly half-yearly and year-end certification processes

Operational Excellence & Change Management
Understand complex billing processes and their financial impact working closely with technical teams.
Collaborate with FDS and other stakeholders to ensure confidence in FinOps delivery and provide assurance and insights.
Engage with product and finance teams to assess upstream changes and ensure downstream accounting impacts are well-managed and controlled.

Who you are

Qualifications and Experience

Fully Qualified (CIMA or equivalent) ideally with relevant business experience

Customer service orientated

Team player with positive attitude

Detail conscious but able to take bigger picture view

Experience in driving change and process re-engineering

Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders

Understanding of IFRS; Strong Financial Accounting and analytical skills

Experience in dealing with multiple complex demands from various areas of the business and various levels of seniority

Ability to challenge the status-quo in a mature and sophisticated manner

Appreciation of End-to-End processes implication
(rather than just a functional view)

Experience in fast-moving industries

Advanced Excel skills
Knowledge of SAP Access Business Objects and OLAP an advantage

Not a perfect fit

Worried that you dont meet all the desired criteria exactly At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align exactly with every part of the job description we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

Whats in it for you

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco serving millions of customers. At Vodafone we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter it can improve peoples lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isnt a concept; its lived breathed and cultivated through everything we do. Youll be part of a global and diverse community with many different minds abilities backgrounds and cultures. ;Were committed to increase diversity ensure equal representation and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe valued and included.

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Together we can.