Johnson Electric Finance Manager 

China, Hong Kong 

413730784

1. Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans across IPG.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L reporting with detailed variance analysis.
• Develop insightful financial reports linking business performance to financial outcomes.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial data within Power BI and other reporting systems.
• Ensure alignment and consistency with IPG Global controlling / finance processes and practices.

2. Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Act as a finance business partner to IPG leadership, providing data-driven recommendations.
• Support key business decisions by analyzing customer profitability, pricing models, and operational efficiency.
• Support preparation of capex and quotations
• Attend regular meetings with Business Sales, Engineering, and Operations to understand and challenge business assumptions.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders, proactively detect risk and opportunities

3. Cost Management & Operational Efficiency

• Move from cost controlling to cost management: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct deep dives into VAVE projects, SBC (Should be condition), and support product profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with plants to align cost structures with business strategy.
• Validate operational costs for new business opportunities and RFQs.

4. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with JE Group policies, accounting standards, and local regulations.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure robust financial governance across IPG.

5. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure finance acts as a proactive partner rather than just a reporting function.
• Build strong relationships with regional teams, plants, and global finance stakeholders.

Key Recurring Tasks:

• Monthly P&L reporting and variance analysis.
• Budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Cost center and headcount reviews.
• Credit control and overdue payment follow-up.
• Financial input to support sales quotations, new projects, business cases and capital investments.
• Participation in regular business and project review meetings.
• Benchmarking studies and cost competitiveness analysis.
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required by business leaders.
• Support M&A activities, due diligence, and integration projects if applicable.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to link financials to business strategy.
• Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail without losing the big picture.
• High proficiency in financial tools (Microsoft offices, Power BI).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with exposure to controlling, FP&A, and business partnering.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably within industrial products or automotive sectors.