Finance Director

Join Sedgwick as a Finance Director - Asia. Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We are seeking a Finance Director to oversee and manage financial teams across the Asia region, delivering business insight and driving financial performance while ensuring robust financial controls. The successful candidate will work closely with our regional and group finance teams and multi-country executive management teams to support profitable growth through development and execution of financial and operational plans. Roles and Responsibilities Business partner to regional CEO to develop and execute operational and financial plans Analysis, management, and improvement of financial performance Key member of the senior management team with influence and involvement in major strategic and operational decisions Financial Reporting and Control Manage country finance teams to ensure timely reporting to group finance Presentation and explanation of performance against budget, forecast, and prior year Management of balance sheet including hands-on review Ensuring financial control including process management and segregation of duties Managing statutory and US GAAP reporting including annual audit Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance in each country Financial Planning and Analysis Preparation, review, and management of annual budgets and periodic forecasts Analyse and monitor company revenue and profitability Preparation and execution of business plans Cash Management and Funding Lead working capital management across the region Preparation and review of cash flow forecasts Working closely with corporate treasury in maintaining controls on payments, authority levels, and management of bank accounts Managing relationships with banks and other external stakeholders Others Working with our mergers and acquisitions team on due diligence, financial analysis, and integration of acquisitions Work closely with corporate colleagues including Colleague Resources, Legal, Real Estate, and IT Working closely with finance colleagues to share and develop best practice Perform other duties related to the finance function as required by the CFO or the executive management team Person Specification An Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with a strong academic profile Ideally degree qualified in a related field Broad finance leadership covering full range of finance disciplines, having operated strategically at Director level Proven track record of successfully building, leading, and motivating a mixed-ability team Strong systems skills, with experience of implementation of finance systems desirable Practical knowledge of major global accounting and regulatory standards and regional corporate tax laws To have worked with a leadership team to develop a multi-territory financial strategy A background in the service, outsourced, fee-earning, professional services industries would be a distinct advantage Understanding of the insurance industry is desirable but not essential Highly skilled in setting and driving the financial strategy and translating the operational activity into financial impact Ability to coach, motivate, and empower people across the business at different levels from Financial Controllers to junior accounts colleagues Strong inter-personal, communication, and influencing skills and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships Adaptable and able to respond to changing demands and can prioritise work effectively Sedgwick is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr