Finance Manager

Finance Manager Join Ejendals and build the finance function for our new factory in Vietnam The Swedish PPE company Ejendals is establishing a new factory for the manufacture of injected safety footwear in Vietnam. The factory will be wholly owned and operated by Ejendals and will complement our existing factory in Jokipii, Finland, as well as our external manufacturing partners. The new facility is an important part of the future growth of our safety footwear business. We are now looking for an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager who wants to play a key role in building the finance and accounting function from the ground up and to develop in the role over the long term. About the role As Finance Manager, you will establish and lead the finance and accounting function for Ejendals’ Vietnam manufacturing operation. The role combines strong financial governance, statutory compliance and accurate reporting with active business partnering to the Country Director and the HQ Finance team. You are expected to go beyond reporting results. You will actively support and constructively challenge the operational organization, translate financial and manufacturing data into actionable insights, and help drive productivity, cost efficiency, cash discipline and sustainable profitability. During the establishment phase, you will be hands-on in building processes, ERP-enabled systems, controls, costing and reporting. As the factory ramps up, the emphasis will shift towards operational performance, continuous improvement and decision support, while maintaining strong financial control and compliance. Your main responsibilities Finance, reporting and compliance Own financial accounting, monthly and annual closing, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and statutory reporting Ensure accurate reporting under Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), local tax and statutory requirements, and Ejendals Group reporting policies Oversee CIT, VAT, personal income tax, foreign contractor tax and other obligations, and coordinate statutory audits, tax authorities, banks and external advisors Support transfer-pricing compliance, related-party documentation, import/export finance requirements and EPE-related requirements if applicable Maintain disciplined financial controls across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, treasury, inventory and capital expenditure Business partnering and operational performance Act as a key finance business partner to the Country Director and factory leadership, providing insight, challenge and practical recommendations Support and constructively challenge Production, Procurement, Planning, Warehouse, HR and other functions on productivity, labor efficiency, material usage, overhead, working capital and profitability Translate financial and operational data into clear actions, identify root causes of adverse performance and follow through on corrective actions with operational owners Develop meaningful factory KPIs and performance routines that connect operational drivers with financial outcomes Support capacity, make-versus-buy, sourcing and investment decisions with robust financial analysis Manufacturing costing and continuous improvement Establish and maintain robust product costing and manufacturing cost-accounting processes for footwear production Monitor and challenge direct labor, material consumption, manufacturing overhead, depreciation, inventory, scrap and other key cost drivers Analyze standard versus actual cost, cost per pair, production variances, utilization and productivity, and convert the analysis into measurable improvement actions Partner with operations to identify and quantify continuous-improvement opportunities and track delivery of savings and productivity gains Support the development of reliable standards, routings, cost centers and allocation methodologies as volumes and complexity increase ERP, systems and data Play an active role in ERP design, implementation and continuous improvement, including process flows, master data, controls, user requirements and reporting Ensure ERP data structures and transaction disciplines support accurate product costing, inventory valuation, financial reporting and decision-making Promote effective use of ERP and reporting tools across functions, reducing manual processes and improving data quality and visibility Planning, cash flow and investment Lead annual budgeting and period forecasting, integrating production volumes, labor, materials, OPEX, CAPEX and working-capital requirements Maintain forward-looking cash-flow forecasts and provide early visibility of funding requirements, risks and opportunities Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets and challenge unnecessary or inefficient spending Prepare financial evaluations for machinery, factory fit-out and capacity expansion, including ROI and payback analysis Leadership and organization Build and develop a capable, service-oriented local finance team as the Vietnam operation grows Set clear expectations, coach team members and create accountability for quality, deadlines and continuous improvement Build strong relationships across functions and with Group Finance, while confidently challenging assumptions and decisions Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, business ethics, integrity and sound financial stewardship Your background We believe you have: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline 7–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least three years in a finance management or senior accounting role Strong manufacturing finance experience; footwear, apparel, consumer goods or other labor-intensive manufacturing is preferred Demonstrated experience in manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, working capital and performance analysis Strong practical experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment; ERP implementation, process design or optimization experience is highly desirable Strong knowledge of Vietnamese accounting standards, taxation, statutory reporting and local compliance requirements Experience in a foreign-invested enterprise or multinational organization, working with regional or global finance teams Factory start-up, greenfield, expansion or major systems implementation experience, which would be highly valued Chief Accountant Certificate in Vietnam is preferred where relevant to statutory responsibilities; CPA Vietnam, ACCA, CMA or equivalent is an advantage Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, and professional working proficiency in Vietnamese and English To succeed in the role You are a confident business partner who can work alongside operational leaders while questioning assumptions, challenging performance and driving accountability. You understand how production, labor, materials, capacity, inventory and operational decisions translate into cost, cash and profitability, and you have a strong practical understanding of manufacturing ERP, process integration, master data and controls. You do not stop at analysis: you turn insights into concrete actions, owners, targets and measurable improvements. You are hands-on and pragmatic, comfortable moving between strategic discussions and detailed transactional issues in a start-up environment, and you anticipate issues and act before problems escalate. You build trust, develop people and influence cross-functional teams without relying solely on formal authority. Most importantly, you demonstrate a high degree of business ethics, integrity, transparency, professional judgment and courage in financial matters. How the role will evolve Phase 1 – Establishment: build the finance foundation. ERP and accounting setup, chart of accounts, controls and approval processes, costing, CAPEX tracking, banking, statutory routines, budgets and cash forecasts. Phase 2 – Ramp-up and operations: drive factory performance. Business partnering, productivity and cost improvement, KPI routines, variance root-cause actions, forecasting, working capital, profitability and continuous improvement. What we offer A key role in establishing Ejendals’ new manufacturing operation in Vietnam The opportunity to build the local finance and accounting function from the ground up A high level of responsibility, influence and autonomy Close cooperation with local and international colleagues, including Group Finance Professional development as the organization and factory expand Application If you are inspired by the opportunity to help build a new factory and finance organization, we would be pleased to hear from you. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application and CV in English. Please submit your application no later than 25th of November 2026! Location: Vietnam Employment type: Full-time Reporting to: Country Director / Group HQ Finance About Ejendals Ejendals is an international company that for generations has specialized in developing, manufacturing and marketing high-quality products that protect hands and feet. In close collaboration with researchers and our customers, we design products that deliver the highest standard of protection, durability and ergonomics. What we sell is a complete safety concept, which aims to reduce accidents through quality products, education and safety inspections. From our corporate head office in Leksand, Sweden, we envision a safer day with zero injuries to hands and feet. Our main product brands are TEGERA® gloves and JALAS® shoes. Ejendals has about 450 employees located in 35 countries. Read more at ejendals.com. When working with Ejendals, you become part of a stable, growing and successful company. You get the opportunity to work with a well-known brand, where you will contribute to the company’s continued expansion. We look forward to hearing from you!