Senior Manager - Finance

Accounting / Auditing / Finance

About the Employer

Job Description

Hayleys, Group is amongst Sri Lanka's largest, and most respected diversified conglomerates with a turnover in excess of USD 1 Billion. To explore the World of Hayleys, visit us at: www.hayleys.com.

Haycarb Group

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.

Senior Manager - Finance

Location: Haycarb Head Office, Colombo 10

Job Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Financial Oversight – Overseas Manufacturing Operations
    • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please click on Apply Now. Pay and benefits of this above position will be competitive, and the rewards are performance driven.

Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.