Cluster Finance Senior Manager (For Pooling)

The Senior Manager, Cluster Finance serves as the Accounting Lead for US GAAP actuals and a strategic partner to the Finance Director (FD) across assigned markets. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, drives close excellence, and leads collaboration across Business Unit Finance (BUF), FP&A, and Global Services (GS) teams.

The role is also a key member of the FD leadership team, influencing decisions, strengthening financial governance, and leading a virtual GS team across A2R and related processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including pre-close meetings, balance sheet reviews, and financial statement reviews
• Own and approve US GAAP “actuals” submissions for cluster markets to US consolidation
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness of financial statements through detailed analysis and review
• Act as the Accounting Lead for complex/high-materiality markets within the cluster

• Oversee PnL Budget vs. Actuals (BvA) reporting, ensuring alignment with BUF and FD approval of commentary
• Partner with BUF and FP&A to provide meaningful financial insights and variance analysis
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and key business drivers

• Serve as the primary GS point of contact for BUF, FP&A, and A2R teams
• Actively contribute as a member of the FD Leadership Team, providing financial guidance and insights
• Represent GS in BUF leadership discussions, influencing decisions and outcomes
• Build strong, trusted relationships across regional and global stakeholders

• Ensure adherence to US GAAP, SOX, and internal control requirements
• Drive strong financial governance to achieve “adequate” or better audit ratings
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, ensuring timely resolution of complex or aged A2R issues

• Provide virtual leadership to GS teams across A2R, Treasury, Tax, and Master Data
• Champion process excellence, standardization, and automation initiatives
• Lead or contribute to global and local transformation projects

• Lead and develop a team of 1–3 senior professionals/team leads
• Drive performance management, coaching, and career development
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Qualified accountant (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA) or equivalent
• 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience across multiple finance disciplines
• Strong experience in US GAAP reporting and financial close processes
• Demonstrated people leadership or team management experience

• Strong financial statement expertise and analytical skills
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations
• Strong communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership in English
• High level of agility, problem-solving, and decision-making capability

• Strategic Leadership: Translates financial insights into business decisions; proactive and solutions-oriented
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of financial drivers, market dynamics, and end-to-end processes
• Trusted Business Partner: Influences across levels and builds strong stakeholder relationships
• Finance Control & Compliance: Strong governance mindset with deep A2R and close expertise
• Agility & Innovation: Drives continuous improvement and adapts quickly in a changing environment
• Risk Management: Identifies, evaluates, and manages risks while enabling business performance
• Talent Leadership: Develops high-performing, diverse teams and builds future-ready capabilities

• Up to 5% travel across local markets