ofi (olam food ingredients), a new operating group from Olam Group, offers sustainable, natural food products and ingredients, including cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices. Operating in Vietnam since 1997, ofi has built a strong presence with its head office in Ho Chi Minh City, along with regional offices and seven major factories across various provinces. As the largest exporter of cashews, pepper, and instant coffee, and among the top exporters of green coffee, ofi Vietnam works closely with a vast network of farmers. With over 4,500 employees, the company is committed to performance, diversity, and talent development. Its Choices for Change strategy targets long-term impact by 2030, focusing on prosperous farmers, thriving communities, climate action, and sustainability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Finance Business Partnering
- Serve as a strategic advisor to plant managers, supply chain leaders, and cross-functional teams by translating financial data into actionable insights.
- Provide forward-looking financial guidance to support cost optimization, operational efficiency, and strategic investments.
- Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to assess pricing strategies, product profitability, capital expenditure proposals, and ROI analyses.
- Partner with supply chain and production teams to manage manufacturing costs, conduct variance analysis, and improve resource allocation.
- Participate actively in business reviews, presenting financial implications of operational decisions and influencing outcomes through data-driven recommendations.
- Monitor market dynamics, competitor benchmarks, and regulatory changes to identify risks and opportunities.
- Build credibility as a trusted financial advisor, ensuring strategic decisions align with compliance and governance standards.
- Embed financial perspectives into planning, forecasting, and operational execution to drive cross-functional alignment.
2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management reports, statutory financial statements, and performance dashboards (MIS/NIS).
- Deliver deep-dive financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Develop and maintain financial forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term financial models.
- Track performance against targets, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
3. Governance, Controls & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with VAS, IFRS, and all statutory, tax, and corporate regulations.
- Oversee corporate taxation, VAT, transfer pricing, and customs matters, ensuring accurate filings and audit readiness.
- Design and strengthen internal control frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure reporting reliability.
- Establish and maintain robust financial policies that promote transparency and accountability.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and proactively address control gaps.
- Stay abreast of regulatory changes and collaborate with legal advisors to ensure timely compliance.
- Represent the company in interactions with regulators, tax authorities, and government agencies, upholding ethical standards.
- Lead resolution of audit findings and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
4. Team Development & Leadership
- Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
- Mentor team members through coaching, feedback, and development programs.
- Promote continuous learning, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Auditing from Economics University (HCMC/Hanoi). Professional certifications such as CCA or an equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 7 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 4 years in leadership roles within manufacturing, FMCG, or supply chain environments.
- Scope: Comprehensive scope of handling accounting, finance, FP&A, and taxation.
- Technical Expertise: Experience with the complex manufacturing process handling. Strong command of VAS, IFRS, corporate taxation, tax planning, and customs regulations.
- Leadership: Proven ability to develop teams and influence senior stakeholders to drive business impact. Having experience managing more thanfive direct reports is vital.
- Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Skilled in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and delivering commercially relevant insights.
- Communication: Excellent presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced financial modeling tools.
ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles
