Title:  Deputy General Manager - Finance

Job Requisition ID:  7253
Location: 

Rathmalana, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Key Accounts Group 2
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

At Brandix, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s Apparel industry, we develop, manufacture and market end to end apparel solutions for world renowned brands. With a purpose to deliver Inspired Solutions through Inspired People, we have a team of over 60,000 employees across nine countries including India, Bangladesh, Haiti and the United Kingdom. On a journey to be the most sustainable apparel manufacturer in the region, Brandix embeds real change across every point of our operations as we care for our planet and the communities in which we serve.

Key purpose of the Job

The SBU Finance Lead is responsible for overseeing preparation and management of SBU budget that includes capital expenditure and overheads forecasts across functions and factories. The role holder is also responsible for driving implementation of value creation initiatives in the SBU. Ensuring adherence to governance and internal control systems and addressing deviations, if any, is critical to the role holder.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for overseeing and monitoring budgeting process for all factories in the SBU
2. Oversee overheads projection, monitor target vs actuals (monthly/ quarterly) and suggest corrective actions
3. Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders for value creation and LRP projects (cost optimization, expansion, location strategy, etc.)
4. Ensure governance and internal control mechanisms are in built at the factories, monitor and report any deviations
5. Lead and manage the team for achievement of the functional objectives

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or Charted Institute Of Management Accountants (CIMA) or Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/ Financial/ Business Management

Experience

7 to 8+ years of relevant experience with a strong knowledge of financial budgeting, overhead management, financial accounting concepts. Minimum 3 years of experience as a Factory Accountant is a must

Competencies

Drive Vision & Growth
Excite & Engage Customers
Inspire Each Other
Simplify & Focus
TC - Management Reporting and Analysis (P2)
TC - Integrated Apparel Value Chain Perspective (P2)
TC - Business Intelligence (P2)
TC - Budgeting and Forecasting (P2)
TC - Working Capital Management (P2)

This is an Equal Opportunity Company