About The Job
Transformer Robotics is seeking a hands-on, operationally-minded
Finance Manager to lead our financial operations. As we continue to scale our 1,200-person facility, we are looking for a leader to professionalize our cost control, secure our cash flow, and act as a strategic partner to the BOD.
Note: This is a full-time, permanent leadership role. The successful candidate will work alongside the current CFO during a comprehensive 5-month transition period before taking full ownership of financial operations
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management & Strategy
- Oversee the daily operations of the Finance & Accounting department.
- Manage company cash flow, forecasting, and liquidity to ensure operational stability (payroll, material purchasing).
- Prepare and present monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet) to the BOD with clear commentary on factory performance.
- Act as the primary liaison with banks, auditors, and tax authorities.
2. Manufacturing Cost Control (Critical Focus)
- BOM Accuracy: Audit Bill of Materials (BOM) against actual production to identify material wastage and efficiency gaps.
- Variance Analysis: Track Standard Cost vs. Actual Cost. Investigate significant variances in material usage (wood, fabric, hardware) or labor hours.
- Pricing Strategy: Provide accurate product costing data to the Sales team to ensure all new product quotations meet margin targets.
3. Inventory & Supply Chain Oversight
While the Supply Chain team executes purchasing, the Finance Manager acts as the controller:
- Inventory Control: Lead monthly stock counts and reconcile physical inventory with the system. Identify and report on slow-moving or obsolete stock.
- Purchase Approval: Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs) based on budget availability and cash flow scheduling.
- Supplier Payments: Manage the accounts payable cycle to maintain good supplier relationships while optimizing working capital.
4. Compliance & Internal Control
- Ensure full compliance with Vietnam Accounting Standards (VAS) and tax regulations (CIT, VAT, FCT, PIT).
- Manage the VAT refund process for export goods (crucial for cash flow).
- Strengthen internal controls to prevent leakage, fraud, or asset misappropriation within the factory.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of experience in Finance/Accounting, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment (Furniture, Wood, preferred).
- Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of Cost Accounting (Job costing / Process costing).
- Strong knowledge of Vietnam Tax Law and VAS.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Odoo)
- Language: Professional proficiency in English (for BOD reporting).
Who We Are
Transformer Robotics PTE is a Vietnam-based manufacturing arms of Transformer Tables a fast growing furniture startup headquartered in Canada.
