Central Asia Finance Manager

Role Overview:

• The Central Asia Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial activities across the region, ensuring compliance with standards and local regulations. The role focuses on financial control, planning, reporting, and business support to drive performance, optimize profitability, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee full financial operations across Central Asia, including accounting, reporting, and compliance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts
• Implement and maintain business control systems, including KPI frameworks
• Analyze financial performance (costs, margins, profitability, utilization rates)
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability
• Support business units with financial analysis and decision-making tools
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management reports
• Deliver regional reporting to Group Finance and senior management
• Prepare presentations for Regional Director and CFO
• Monitor key financial indicators and proactively flag risks and opportunities
• Lead, coach, and develop the regional finance team
• Liaise with Group Finance, external auditors, banks, and authorities
• Support strategic initiatives and investment decisions

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• Professional certification
• 8–10+ years of experience in finance, including management role
• Experience in multinational environments (industrial / heavy lifting / projects preferred)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and regional tax regulations
• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP systems
• Fluency in English; Russian/Kazakh

Key Competencies:

• Financial leadership and strategic thinking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Business partnering and influencing skills
• High level of accuracy and compliance focus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment