Finance Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an analytical and strategic Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of CBL Sri Lanka, optimize capital allocation, and support sustainable business growth. This role is responsible for strengthening financial planning, maintaining effective risk management and regulatory compliance, and delivering clear commercial insights that inform business decisions.

The Finance Manager will play a central role in connecting financial discipline with operational and strategic priorities. You will work across core finance activities, including budgeting, forecasting, treasury, capital expenditure oversight, and cash flow management, while ensuring the organization remains aligned with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the financial planning and analysis process, including financial models, annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance reporting.
• Direct financial strategy to support sustainable growth and sound capital allocation across the business.
• Lead treasury operations with a focus on liquidity management and financial control.
• Oversee capital expenditure management to ensure investments are evaluated and managed responsibly.
• Drive cash flow optimization to improve financial resilience and operational efficiency.
• Ensure strict compliance with Sri Lankan accounting standards, including SLFRS and LKAS.
• Maintain compliance with tax regulations and support the timely fulfillment of statutory obligations.
• Coordinate and support statutory audit requirements with accuracy, readiness, and appropriate documentation.
• Provide financial and commercial insight that supports business objectives and strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to a strong financial governance framework through disciplined analysis, oversight, and risk awareness.

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.
• Experience is preferred within FMCG, manufacturing, or retail environments.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insight.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Working knowledge of treasury operations, capital expenditure management, and cash flow optimization.
• Strong understanding of Sri Lankan accounting standards, including SLFRS and LKAS.
• Solid knowledge of tax regulations and statutory audit requirements.
• Ability to support business objectives through effective financial oversight and commercial judgment.