Director,Finance APAC,Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Finance & Banking

Position: Director, Finance APAC, LHH

Description

Position at LHH (Global)

Director, Finance, APAC

Reporting to the LHH Head of Finance, CTM, LDC and HR & Advisory, the Finance Director, APAC is the senior-most finance leader for the region, providing hands-on financial stewardship for Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and India including all core finance disciplines including accounting, controlling, reporting, planning and analysis, commercial finance, and compliance, in partnership and support from TAG Shared Services.

The role partners closely with the SVP, Head of CTM & LD, APAC to drive profitable growth, ensure robust financial control, and enable effective, data-driven decision-making across a complex, multi-country environment.

Reporting Relationships:

SVP, LHH Head of Finance, CTM, LDC and HR & Advisory

SVP, Head of CTM & LD, APAC (dotted)

Frequent Interactions with:

VP, Global Head of FP&A

VP, Global Controlling

Direct Reports:

Approximately
10 – 12 FTE

Location:

Australia (Sydney/Melbourne) or Singapore

Travel:

Occasional travel

Language:

English

In this role you can expect to

Key Accountabilities

General

Oversee the finance function for APAC region, including direct oversight over Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and India finance

Provide strong leadership to finance team and support their development – clearly define priorities, hold the team accountable, and ensure adherence to deadlines and commitments

Establish and maintain strong relationships with LHH regional leader and the leadership team, as well as TAG country finance leaders

Travel to countries periodically to meet with the team on site

Accounting & Middle-Office

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, and Adecco Group Policy

Oversee month-end processes to ensure accurate and timely month, quarter and year end close, partnering closely with TAG Shared Services and ensuring their adherence to time and quality commitments

Ensure financial information is reviewed to identify any issues that would impact the accuracy and reliability of financial information presented

Ensure account balance sheet reconciliations are prepared monthly

Ensure high-risk accounts are reviewed monthly and supported with documentation, clear reconciliations, and well-substantiated analytical support

Ensure maintenance of revenue recognition schedule, and periodically testing against contracted terms (contracts are signed and saved)

Support preparation of quarterly estimates and Management Representation Letter

Manage financial risk and ensure adequate provisions are recorded

Ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant billing processes, including contract interpretation, setup, invoicing, credit notes, and revenue-related data flows

Ensure Billing and Accounts Receivable teams deliver high-quality, timely and accurate cash-to-collections process

Controlling

Perform timely and accurate analysis of company financial and operational performance against forecast and budget submissions

Ensure investments and expenses are managed proactively in line with revenue and recommend action plan for any deviation from budget / forecast

Set and manage team to targets with aim to reduce outstanding Accounts Receivable and improve DSO

Financial Planning, Analytics and Reporting

Oversee monthly financial reporting ensuring accuracy of information, understanding of the underlying performance, presentation, and any supporting analysis – make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations, where appropriate

Consolidate and communicate financial reporting to all levels of management, translating into performance metrics critical to business direction

Ensure all internal and external reporting deadlines are met timely and accurately

Oversee budget preparation and monthly forecasting, ensuring investments and expenses are analysed and planned proactively to mitigate against deviation from budget / forecast

Prepare contingency plans to manage costs in case of downturn in business

Collaborate with global functions to ensure timely and accurate analysis, forecasting & reporting is completed

Governance & Compliance

Own the quality and completeness of regional control documentation to support…


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