MEA PT Trading Finance Leader

Job Description Summary

Responsible for overseeing all finance-related trading activities, covering the full cycle from manufacturing units to external customers, including local scope such as Engineering & Construction (E&C) and other engineering functions. This role ensures robust financial planning, analysis, and reporting to Business Line Region, Business Line HQ, and ESY HQ. Key focus areas include technical accounting compliance, operational mechanisms, and internal financial controls.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage all finance activities across the subregional trading scope
• Oversee monthly and quarterly closing processes, ensure accuracy in project and sales order creation in coordination with ITO to OTR COE team
• Lead backlog reconciliation by ensuring volume and unit accuracy, proper margin recognition in the income statement, and appropriate burning schedules in ERP
• Analyze backlog ageing, product mix (local vs. import), and proactively manage bank guarantee issuance and timely closures to maintain accurate debt levels in the GEV balance sheet
• Deliver timely actual results reporting to site and regional leadership, leveraging automated central reporting tools
• Coordinate quarterly project reviews with the region, ensuring alignment of operational performance metrics
• Collaborate with COE and operations teams to deliver insightful analytics and reports that drive business decisions
• Promote process simplification and a lean mindset across the organization
• Ensure consistency in revenue and billing forecasts in alignment with PT HQ directives
• Support dispute resolution processes related to revenue, contribution margin, and billing
• Serve as a strategic partner to local/regional operations and finance teams to enable accurate centralized trading forecasts
• Act as a key connector across subregional functions and departments
• Provide finance guidance to cross-functional teams, supporting knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving
• Build strong relationships with leadership, operations, and finance stakeholders to enable seamless execution and alignment
• Mentor and support the development of team members within the finance organization
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, initiative, and execution excellence
• Lead by example in promoting cross-functional teamwork and strategic thinking
• Support the integration and implementation of new processes, including ITO Order Booking and OTR Billing procedures
• Identify opportunities for local process improvement and digital transformation
• Advocate for automation, efficiency, and simplification across finance operations
• Analyze financial performance against KPIs, delivering insights to support business improvements
• Play a pivotal role in regional finance reviews and forecasting cycles
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the business through financial expertise and scenario planning
• Lead the account reconciliation process for the Power Transmission business line
• Ensure timely preparation, submission, and review of accounts, with action plans for aged or unreconciled items
• Maintain integrity of balance sheet accounts including ECA, CTCs, AR, WIP, and others under operational/non-operational scope

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or equivalent from an accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance or similar roles
• In depth knowledge of SAP or similar ERP programs
• Strong oral and written English language skills
• Being comfortable in hybrid and remote working conditions

• Advanced degree (MBA) or recognized professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent are strongly preferred
• Proven expertise in financial analysis, accounting principles, and project management within complex and matrixed organizations
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey financial insights clearly and effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate issues, identify root causes, and drive structured problem-solving
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional, multicultural, and geographically dispersed teams
• High level of adaptability and resilience in managing priorities within dynamic and fast-changing business environments
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities, with a focus on value creation and risk management
• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and process simplification through a lean and digital mindset
• Integrity, accountability, and a collaborative spirit aligned with corporate values and leadership principles