Senior Manager - Finance

Haycarb PLC, a member of the Hayleys PLC Group, is a global leader in coconut shell-based activated carbon manufacturing. We operate in key international markets, with manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka, Thailand,Indonesia and Philippines , and marketing offices in the USA, UK, Germany and Australia. In Sri Lanka, our manufacturing facilities are located in the North Western and Western Provinces.

As we continue to expand our global footprint and invest in new manufacturing capabilities, we are seeking a dynamic, commercially focused, and experienced finance professional to join our leadership team as Senior Manager – Finance.

Position: Senior Manager-Finance

Location: Haycarb Head Office, Colombo 10

Job Responsibilities:

1. Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Lead treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and funding requirements, with a particular focus on Sri Lankan operations.

• Coordinate funding arrangements for overseas subsidiaries, capital investments, and business expansion projects.

• Drive working capital optimization and ensure the efficient utilization of financial resources.

2. Financial Oversight – Overseas Manufacturing Operations

As Haycarb continues to expand its international manufacturing footprint, including the installation and commissioning of a new greenfield activated carbon manufacturing facility overseas, the role will:

• Provide senior-level financial oversight of overseas manufacturing operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and statutory compliance.

• Strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and reporting systems in alignment with Group policies and standards.

• Provide financial guidance and direction to the on-site finance team.

3. Financial Systems, Controls & Expansion Projects

• Oversee capital expenditure budgets and financial monitoring of major investment and expansion projects.

• Establish and maintain robust financial controls, expenditure approval processes, and financial reporting mechanisms.

• Drive the digitalization and streamlining of financial processes relating to procurement, inventory, fixed assets, and payments.

4. Strategic & Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management and finance teams across Haycarb's local and international operations.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and business performance.

• Support business expansion initiatives, investment evaluations, and other strategic projects.

   

Candidate Profile:

• Professionally qualified accountant with CA, CIMA, ACCA, or an equivalent qualification.

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Management, or a related discipline from a recognized university will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of 7–12 years of progressive experience in finance, including substantial experience in a senior managerial capacity.

• Strong expertise in treasury management, corporate finance, financial reporting, taxation, and internal controls.

• Proven experience in manufacturing, multinational operations, and capital-intensive expansion projects will be a distinct advantage.

• Exposure to ERP systems, preferably SAP, and financial systems implementation.

• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work effectively across international operations and multicultural teams.

• Willingness to undertake occasional overseas travel.

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please submit your CV within 14 days of this advertisement by clicking "Apply Now".

The compensation and benefits for this position are competitive and aligned with performance-based rewards.

Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer