About this role
Role description
The Finance Manager Indonesia is a leadership role responsible for professionalizing the local finance function and ensuring the Indonesian entity operates to group standards. This role combines hands-on finance leadership with the opportunity to shape how finance supports business growth.
You will report to the local Managing Director with a functional reporting line to the Global Head of Finance in Switzerland. This dual structure ensures you are embedded in local operations while connected to group finance strategy and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Why you'll love working here
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Our Process
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Professional Background
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years professional experience, with at least 3 years at a Big 4 firm (audit, transaction services, advisory, or consulting)
Manufacturing, FMCG, or chemical industry experience highly valued
IFRS/PSAK knowledge required; CPA or equivalent certification preferred
Having Brevet AB and C would be preferable
Technical Skills
ERP Systems: Experience with ERP implementation or optimization (Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP Business One, or similar)
Atlassian Tools: Proficient user of Jira for task/project management and Confluence for documentation
Advanced Excel: Expert-level Excel skills; mindset to systematize and reduce manual processes over time
Intercompany Accounting: Understanding of multi-entity structures, transfer pricing basics, and intercompany reconciliation
Leadership & Soft Skills
Self-starter: Comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch
Communication: Strong English (written and verbal) for daily interaction with Swiss and German finance teams
Team Development: Proven ability to coach and develop junior staff
Growth Mindset: Sees this as a career-building opportunity at a growing international company
Nice to Have
Experience with shared services or process standardization; exposure to consolidation tools (LucaNet, HFM, or similar); familiarity with Power Automate or workflow automation; prior exposure to European parent company structures.
Your Mission
Other facts
About Arethia
Arethia represents an international group in the flavour & fragrance industry with a focus on high-quality products and tailor-made solutions.
Our culture encourages agile organization, fluidity, transparency, and most importantly talent!
What you'll do
- The Finance Manager is responsible for professionalizing the local finance function and ensuring compliance with group standards. This role involves hands-on finance leadership and shaping how finance supports business growth.
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