Assistant Manager - Finance | Hayleys Retail Holdings Limited

Assistant Manager - Finance | Hayleys Retail Holdings Limited Join the World of Hayleys - Sri Lanka's largest and most diversified conglomerate spanning 17 diverse sectors of industry-leading businesses and brands. Our legacy is a story of resilience and pioneering spirit, built on generations of inspired people innovating the way we live and work. As part of our team, you will fuel the growth of our leading businesses and create value across our stakeholders, communities, and planet, helping us strive towards our vision to be Sri Lanka's corporate inspiration. Hayleys Retail Holdings Limited Hayleys is building a new generation of supermarkets designed to redefine convenience, quality and value for consumers. Lead and support the finance function by ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, effective cash flow management, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role partners with the business to improve profitability, safeguard assets, maintain financial discipline, and provide timely financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Support the CFO in developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks across the business. Ensure robust financial governance through the establishment and continuous improvement of finance SOPS and controls. Manage budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and financial reporting processes to support business objectives and profitability. Oversee non-merchandise procurement processes, ensuring compliance with approved policies, budgets, and delegated authority limits. Manage outlet finance operations, including sales collections, cash controls, supplier payments, expenditure management, inventory controls, and fixed asset administration. Monitor compliance, audit findings, and risk management actions, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues. Prepare and manage rolling cash flow forecasts, ensuring adequate liquidity and timely identification of funding requirements. Support the protection of company cash, inventory, and other assets through effective financial controls and monitoring. Ensure supplier payments, reconciliations, and accounting transactions are completed accurately and within agreed timelines. Deliver timely and accurate outlet financial reports and performance insights to support operational decision-making. Collaborate with operational stakeholders to improve outlet profitability, cost control, and overall business performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within finance processes, systems, and reporting practices. Candidate Profile: Member or Passed Finalist of a recognized professional accounting body (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA, or equivalent). Minimum 3 years of experience in a commercial finance, accounting, or financial management role. Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting practices, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Experience in cash flow management, financial analysis, and operational finance support. Sound knowledge of internal controls, risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience working with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel. Experience in retail, FMCG, or multi-site operations will be an added advantage. Pay and benefits of the above position will be competitive, and the rewards are performance driven. Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO SEND YOUR CV VIA XPRESSJOBS