Senior Manager, Finance

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, the Senior Manager is responsible for the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations, including budgeting, forecasting, capital and tax planning, auditing, control, and compliance. This role plays a critical part in driving financial performance, ensuring regulatory adherence, and supporting strategic decision-making across the Asia Pacific region.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

• Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reports and management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial results.
• Prepare monthly financial results and analyse financial data to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, including cost modelling, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Provide financial insights on the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring compliance with Corporate guidelines.

Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

• Review and optimize workflows and processes to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead and manage external service providers to improve day-to-day operations and ensure timely, accurate financial outcomes.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Support transfer pricing activities, including preparing documentation and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Manage the audit processes, statutory and tax filings, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including accounting standards and taxation laws.
• Implement and enforce robust finance policies, procedures, and reporting systems to ensure financial integrity and transparency.
• Handle corporate secretarial matters and review commercial contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including the US Headquarters and APAC-based external service providers.

Project Management

• Set up new legal entities across the region, including coordination with local legal and accounting professionals.
• Lead and contribute to ad hoc projects, such as investment proposal assessments and financial modelling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines
• At least 10 years of full-spectrum accounting experience across Asia Pacific regions, with exposure to India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam; familiarity with local financial regulations, tax practices, and reporting standards is a plus.
• Qualified member of HKICPA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional body.
• Experience working in multinational corporations, preferably within the trading or consumer goods industries.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up legal entities or representative offices in Asia, with coordination across legal and accounting functions.
• Familiarity with corporate secretarial responsibilities and contract review processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong track record of driving team results and achieving financial goals.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance monitoring software.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Competency Requirements ((if applicable))                                                                                                                                       

Leadership Commitments:

• Inspire Others
• Grow Talent
• Advance DE&I
• Spark Ownership

Behavioral Competencies:

• Decision Making.
• Communication.
• Collaboration.
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving.
• Driving Execution.

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in: English

Specific Working Conditions

Frequency of Travel: As required.