Sr. Finance Manager SEA

Overview Paula’s Choice Skincare is a global leader in science-backed, cruelty-free skincare and part of the Unilever Prestige portfolio. In Southeast Asia, we are growing rapidly across direct-to-consumer (DTC), marketplaces, and retail channels, and we’re looking for an experienced finance leader to help shape our next chapter. About the Region: Our Southeast Asian headquarters is located in Singapore, and currently manages Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and India. Channels include our own DTC platform, marketplaces (Lazada, Shopee, Amazon, Zalora, TiktokShop) and offline presence in Unity Pharmacies and Sephora Stores. About Our Culture: We’re a rapidly growing entrepreneurial team that thrives on change, prioritizing a culture of feedback and inclusivity. Our E-commerce Campaigns team drives online campaigns and collaborates with internal and external channel partners to optimize results. Paula’s Choice is committed to diversity and empowering people to achieve their own definition of beautiful. The Opportunity: We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Finance Manager to lead the Finance function for Paula’s Choice Southeast Asia, based in Singapore. As a member of the Management Committee, you help shape and drive Paula’s Choice’s growth agenda for Southeast Asia. Acting as a mini-CFO for the region, this role has end-to-end responsibility for all aspects of financial planning & analysis (FP&A), commercial finance, accounting oversight, governance, risk management, and strategic decision support across SEA markets. Key responsibilities: Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and monthly performance reviews for the SEA region. Deliver insightful financial reporting and business performance analysis to the Regional and US global stakeholders (at Paula’s Choice and/or at Unilever). Track channel and market profitability, identify growth levers, and drive margin improvement initiatives. Partner with the General Manager SEA to help deliver the KPIs for the SEA P&L. Commercial Finance Partner cross-functionally with Commercial teams (DTC, Wholesale and Marketplace), Marketing, Supply Chain to evaluate promotions, pricing, and trade & Marketing investments on an ongoing basis. Build business cases for new market/channel entries, partnerships, and investments with the General Manager SEA. Track customer-level profitability and recommend optimizations. Manage cash position and related cash forecasting. Controllership & Governance Oversee local accounting, compliance, and statutory reporting with external accounting providers and Unilever Group Finance. Ensure compliance with national and local tax requirements and provide advisory actions to management. Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with Unilever policies and regulatory requirements in each SEA market. Lead audit readiness and risk mitigation for internal processes and 3PL partners. Ensure compliance and reporting in Netsuite. Leadership & Business Partnership Act as a key advisor to the GM SEA and contribute to regional strategy and operational decisions. Recommend cost-saving measures and budgeting expense categorization. Negotiate Terms of Trade with key vendors and accounts in collaboration with the GM SEA. Manage and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. What you’ll bring to the table: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred. 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, with FP&A, controlling, and commercial finance exposure. Experience in FMCG, Beauty, or Consumer Health sectors preferred. Regional experience in Southeast Asia; understanding of local nuances, tax, and regulatory environments. Excellent commercial & strategic awareness; ability to synthesize complex problems and present findings clearly. Hands-on, agile, and solutions-driven — comfortable operating in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment. Experience in financial modelling and preparing C-level PowerPoint decks for senior stakeholders. What We Offer: The opportunity to lead finance in one of the most exciting growth regions for Paula’s Choice. A values-driven culture that encourages transparency, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is grounded in our values: Build Trust, Be Bold, Act with Kindness, Create Community. Do you recognize yourself in the description above and enjoy working in a dynamic and informal work environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application contact: If you would like further information about this vacancy, please contact Radhika Jain, HR Director SEA, via Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance Industries: Personal Care Product Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr