Director Finance Luxottica Group Hong Kong

Job Description
Key responsibilities
The Finance Director will have responsibility for the full financial stewardship of the Indonesia operation. The Finance Director will provide strategic financial advice and manage initiatives to drive commercial improvement and growth throughout the Indonesia business.



The new Finance Director will be responsible to lead a team of accounting and finance professionals within Indonesia. Herein lays a key early focus to ensure the current and new members of the team are capable to deliver the level of work required by the business through the growth in the coming years. The successful candidate will act as a “right hand” to the Country President, working as a partner to not only provide accurate and up to date information to help drive decision making, but also as a sounding board and advisor on commercial decision making and strategic direction. He/she will work closely with the regional finance team and VP Finance for Asia, ensuring accurate reporting and alignment between Indonesia and the regional head office. Internally the Finance Director will work across commercial, operations and strategy as a key partner and advisor. Externally, he/she will be expected to manage the relationships with external auditors, banking partners and other key external relationships.



In the coming 12 to 18 months and next 3 to 5 years are expecting to significantly increase capacity within Indonesia through new Greenfield operations. The Finance Director must be able to support this growth and the complexity that will come with it including challenges around currency exposure as an example. Reporting processes need to be improved on current state with accuracy and care so that the information can be relied upon to make decisions.



The position will require a highly motivated and eager to learn personality who is looking for growth and challenge in their career. The successful candidate must have excellent leadership skills and outstanding financial capabilities combined with highly effective communication skills to be successful in the role.

Opportunity highlights

Truly multinational organization with significant investment and growth in Asia
Exposure to key senior decision makers across each of the major business areas of the group
Significant opportunity for personal and professional growth
Extensive challenge and learning opportunities
Opportunity to drive extensive positive change and have a substantial impact on business performance and decision making

Desired Skills and Experience
Person Specification



Business/Technical skills & experience:



Bachelor’s Degree preferably with majors in accounting, finance or economics.
Accreditation of one or more related professional bodies at a senior level .e.g. CFTP (Snr),
CPA, or ASIA

SAP - CFM and FICO modules
Extensive financial experience preferably in a multi-national manufacturing based organization
Currently working at a country Head of/GM/Director level finance role
Proven experience guiding an organisation through significant change and growth providing the financial stewardship necessary to be successful in the change
Exposure to and understanding of Sarbanes Oxley legislation
Ability to manage through leadership, motivation, delegation, goal-setting, and following-up, a team of direct and functional reports to optimize the output of the function.

Key attributes necessary for success:

Leadership (ability to influence/ be role model/ generate momentum with change)
People Development (ability to manage, motivate and develop a diverse team)
Communication (ability to articulate issues and express viewpoints at every level of the
hierarchy)
Negotiation skills (ability to build rapport, diffuse conflict and seek common ground)
Results orientation
Strategic mind-set with proven experience supporting and developing long-term business strateg