Senior Finance and Tax Manager
Senior Manager - Finance & Tax
Company: Pelwatte Dairy Industries Limited
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Consolidation: Lead Group financial reporting and consolidation ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
- Tax, Compliance & Governance: Lead corporate tax, VAT, WHT, customs and statutory compliance while strengthening tax risk management, governance and audit readiness.
- Financial Planning & Performance: Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning to deliver measurable targets and insights.
- Treasury & Working Capital: Oversee treasury and lending capital, cash flow, banking, trade finance, FX exposure and funding for local and international operations.
- Commercial Finance & Business Partnering: Provide financial insights on pricing, profitability, investments and performance to support strategic commercial decisions.
- Segment & Investment Financial Management: Drive financial control and performance across estates, non-diary and international trading operations, evaluate new markets and investments.
- Finance Transformation & Process Improvement: Drive standardisation, automation and effective use of ERP and finance systems to enhance efficiency, control and decision support.
What You Bring
- 8-12+ years of progressive experience in finance and tax, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role.
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA with a Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, tax, treasury and financial planning.
- In-depth knowledge of Sri Lankan tax legislation and regulations.
- Proven track record in FMCG, agribusiness, manufacturing, or trading environments.
- Exceptional analytical skills, commercial acumen, and attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
Why Join Pelwatte?
- Trusted Sri Lankan brand with a legacy of quality and innovation.
- Lead financial excellence across a diversified and growing group.
- Work alongside passionate leaders driving sustainable growth.
- Attractive remuneration and career growth opportunities.