Transformation, Data & Liquidity Specialist (Assistant Manager)

OBJECTIVE OF JOB:

• Responsible for driving finance transformation, digitalization, and data-driven decision-making through analytics, reporting automation, and process improvements.
• Responsible for treasury, liquidity, foreign exchange exposure, and working capital management to support business performance and cash optimization.
• Supports finance governance, business continuity, reporting backup activities, and special projects to ensure operational excellence and compliance.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Finance Transformation & Digitalization:

• Lead finance transformation initiatives and continuous process improvement projects.

• Support OneERP, digital finance solutions, automation, and system enhancement projects.

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate finance processes.

• Drive adoption of digital tools, AI, and Business Intelligence (BI) solutions within Finance.

• Act as key finance representative in transformation projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence:

• Develop and maintain finance dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting solutions.

• Leverage data analytics to support strategic decision-making and business insights.

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across finance reporting platforms.

• Utilize Power BI, SAP Analytics, and other digital tools to deliver actionable insights.

• Support predictive analytics, trend analysis, and scenario modeling.

1. Treasury, Liquidity & Working Capital Management

• Manage overall treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, funding requirements, daily cash position monitoring, and liaison with Regional Treasury.

• Manage banking facilities, dividend payments, treasury reconciliations, and related treasury operational matters, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of outstanding items and queries.

• Monitor and communicate liquidity requirements, working capital performance, foreign exchange exposures, and support the evaluation and execution of hedging strategies where applicable.

• Drive receivables management to optimize cash flow and working capital efficiency.

• Prepare and coordinate treasury, foreign exchange, liquidity, and management reporting requirements for internal, regional, headquarters, and external stakeholders.

• Lead treasury-related initiatives and process improvements to enhance cash management, liquidity planning, and operational efficiency.

1. Governance, Audit & Business Support

• Ensure compliance with company policies, Mercedes-Benz Group requirements, treasury governance standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Support statutory, corporate, and ad-hoc audits, including the preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and resolution of audit queries.

• Provide backup support for critical reporting activities, including statutory reporting, Flash Report preparation, and financial reporting, to ensure business continuity.

• Monitor payables and receivables e-Invoicing processes and related data integrity.

• Maintain and continuously improve policies, procedures, work instructions, process documentation, Visio flows, and i DoP documentation.

• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects assigned by management.

EDUCATION LEVEL:

• Degree in Accountancy and / or Finance
• Professional qualification in Accountancy and/or Finance (eg. CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW etc)

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years relevant work experience in Accounting / Finance related role
• Experience in data analysis, credit management and treasury will be an added advantage

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of Finance, Treasury, Working Capital Management, and Internal Controls.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities.
• Proficiency in SAP and finance reporting systems.
• Proficiency in Power BI, data visualization, and dashboard development.
• Understanding of process automation and digital finance solutions.
• Knowledge of cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and foreign exchange exposure management.
• Experience in data governance, reporting, and business intelligence tools.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Finance Transformation & Process Improvement
• Data Analytics & Performance Management
• Treasury & Liquidity Management
• Working Capital Optimization
• Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
• Project Management

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Independent and proactive working approach.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborate across functions and various management levels.