Graphcore - Finance Manager APAC
Requirements
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification. • 6+ years' post-qualified experience, ideally within an international technology, semiconductor or engineering organisation. • Experience managing or overseeing outsourced accounting providers or shared service finance operations. • Strong knowledge of statutory accounting, financial reporting and internal controls. • Experience working with multinational organisations and multiple legal entities. • Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system would be advantageous. • Strong Excel and financial analysis skills. • Experience working with external auditors, tax advisers and payroll providers. • Experience supporting month-end reporting and Group consolidations. • Experience in designing or using agentic workflows to improve finance processes would also be highly beneficial. • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to partner effectively with business leaders. • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across countries and time zones. • High attention to detail with a strong focus on financial governance and controls. • Confident working independently while collaborating with globally distributed teams. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Mindset & Approach • Mindset & Approach • Builds trusted relationships through collaboration, openness and integrity. • Takes ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality outcomes. • Enjoys building scalable processes and improving the way Finance supports the business. • Pragmatic, commercially minded and solutions focused. • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving international environment. • Balances strong financial governance with a practical, business-focused approach. • Motivated by enabling employees and business leaders while maintaining robust financial controls. • Demonstrates curiosity, continuous learning and a commitment to operational excellence. • Location : Bangalore, India • Location : • Bangalore, India • Occasional travel within APAC and to the UK may be required. • Pay range and compensation packageIn addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package.
Responsibilities
• Finance Operations & Governance • Manage the relationship with outsourced finance providers in India and Taiwan, ensuring agreed service levels are delivered. • Review and approve monthly management accounts prepared by external accounting providers. • Ensure local accounting complies with Group accounting policies and statutory requirements. • Review balance sheet reconciliations and oversee resolution of accounting issues. • Act as the finance lead for the APAC entities, ensuring robust governance and financial control. • Group Reporting • Group Reporting • Coordinate monthly financial reporting from local accounting providers. • Prepare and post monthly journals into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to record the financial results of the APAC entities within the Group accounts. • Reconcile local statutory accounts to Group reporting. • Support month-end close activities and Group reporting requirements. • Support future integration of APAC entities into the Group ERP environment. • Statutory Compliance, Payroll & Treasury • Oversee statutory accounting, tax compliance and regulatory reporting across the APAC entities. • Manage relationships with external accountants, payroll providers, tax advisers and auditors. • Working with the People team, review and approve monthly payroll prepared by local payroll providers prior to processing. • Oversee banking relationships, cash management and treasury activities including review and approval of payment runs. • Ensure all statutory filings and compliance obligations are completed accurately and on time. • Business Partnering & Local Support • Act as the primary Finance point of contact for the India and Taiwan entities, supporting employees, managers and local leadership. • Partner closely with the People team on payroll, employee lifecycle activities, benefits administration and other finance-related people matters. • Work collaboratively with Facilities and Workplace teams to support office operations, vendor management and local expenditure. • Provide guidance to employees on Company finance policies, including travel, expenses, purchasing and procurement. • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for the APAC entities. • Provide commercial insight and financial guidance to support business decision-making. • Financial Controls & Process Improvement • Design, implement and maintain local financial controls to complement Group policies and meet local statutory requirements. • Develop controls for locally managed assets, including fixed asset registers, asset tracking and periodic verification. • Ensure appropriate approval workflows exist for purchasing, expenses, payroll and payments. • Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, documentation and reporting. • Support finance transformation initiatives, including future ERP implementation and process automation. • Global Finance Collaboration • Act as the primary liaison between the APAC entities and the UK Group Finance team. • Support Group audits and other corporate finance initiatives. • Candidate Profile • Candidate Profile
Benefits
• Equal Opportunity StatementWe welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to the interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments. • Equal Opportunity Statement
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