Regional Finance Operations Manager

Role Profile

ROLE TITLE: Regional Finance Operations Manager   REPORTS TO:  Head of Finance OperationsFUNCTION: Finance  DEPARTMENT: Finance Operations LOCATION: Singapore

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The Regional Finance Controller - APAC is accountable for delivering accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial accounting and reporting for the APAC region. This role leads a team of entity controllers and offshore accountants 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•  Lead the end-to-end accounting and reporting process for the APAC region, ensuring compliance with VGIAP principles and Group timelines.•  Oversee sub-processes from WD-1 to WD+5, 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•  Manage and develop a team of 2 entity controllers and an offshore accounting team.•  Foster a high-performance culture aligned with Vodafone Spirit values.•  Conduct regular 1:1s, 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 FinOps single point of contact (SPOC) for ongoing projects and transformation initiatives.

Governance, Compliance & Audit•  Ensure robust SOX compliance, internal controls, and governance frameworks are in place and continuously improved.•  Lead the successful delivery of statutory audits with no outstanding issues.•  Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and a current Risks & Opportunities register.•  Support 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.

Ad Hoc Support•  Provide analytical support and insights to the Senior Finance Operations Manager and Head of Finance Operations as needed.

Who you are

Ideal Profile•  Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or other equivalent) •  Proven experience in regional finance leadership roles, preferably in a multinational environment.•  Strong technical accounting knowledge, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.•  Experience with SOX, statutory audits, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is highly desirable.

Technical / Professional ExpertiseQualifications 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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.

Information :

• Company : Vodafone Australia
• Position : Regional Finance Operations Manager
• Location : Singapore
• Country : ID