Finance Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an analytical and strategic Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of CBL Sri Lanka. In this role, you will help optimize capital allocation, strengthen financial discipline, and support sustainable business growth through effective planning, control, and insight generation.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for robust financial planning, risk management, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of strategic commercial insights that support business objectives. This position is well suited to a finance professional with strong managerial experience and the ability to balance operational rigor with strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the financial planning and analysis framework, including budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and performance review.
• Direct financial strategy to ensure capital is allocated effectively in support of sustainable growth.
• Lead treasury and cash flow management to maintain financial stability and operational readiness.
• Oversee capital expenditure management and ensure investment decisions are evaluated with sound financial analysis.
• Ensure strict compliance with Sri Lankan accounting standards, including SLFRS and LKAS, as well as tax regulations and statutory audit requirements.
• Provide reliable financial and commercial insights that support business objectives and executive decision-making.
• Strengthen financial governance, controls, and risk management across the organization.
• Partner with business stakeholders to align financial priorities with operational and strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Professional qualification from CA Sri Lanka, CIMA, or ACCA is mandatory.
• 5+ years of relevant managerial experience in corporate finance.
• Prior experience is preferred within FMCG, manufacturing, or retail environments.
• Strong capability in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Solid understanding of treasury operations, capital expenditure management, and cash flow optimization.
• Working knowledge of Sri Lankan accounting standards, including SLFRS and LKAS.
• Familiarity with tax regulations and statutory audit requirements.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and commercial insight capabilities.
• Ability to support business objectives through effective financial planning, governance, and decision support.