About the Job

Transformer Robotics is seeking a hands-on, operationally-minded Finance Manager to lead our financial operations. As we continue to scale our 1,200-person facility, we are looking for a leader to professionalize our cost control, secure our cash flow, and act as a strategic partner to the BOD.

Note: This is a full-time, permanent leadership role. The successful candidate will work alongside the current CFO during a comprehensive 5-month transition period before taking full ownership of financial operations

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Strategy

• Oversee the daily operations of the Finance & Accounting department.
• Manage company cash flow, forecasting, and liquidity to ensure operational stability (payroll, material purchasing).
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet) to the BOD with clear commentary on factory performance.
• Act as the primary liaison with banks, auditors, and tax authorities.

2. Manufacturing Cost Control (Critical Focus)

• BOM Accuracy: Audit Bill of Materials (BOM) against actual production to identify material wastage and efficiency gaps.
• Variance Analysis: Track Standard Cost vs. Actual Cost. Investigate significant variances in material usage (wood, fabric, hardware) or labor hours.
• Pricing Strategy: Provide accurate product costing data to the Sales team to ensure all new product quotations meet margin targets.

3. Inventory & Supply Chain Oversight

While the Supply Chain team executes purchasing, the Finance Manager acts as the controller:

• Inventory Control: Lead monthly stock counts and reconcile physical inventory with the system. Identify and report on slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Purchase Approval: Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs) based on budget availability and cash flow scheduling.
• Supplier Payments: Manage the accounts payable cycle to maintain good supplier relationships while optimizing working capital.

4. Compliance & Internal Control

• Ensure full compliance with Vietnam Accounting Standards (VAS) and tax regulations (CIT, VAT, FCT, PIT).
• Manage the VAT refund process for export goods (crucial for cash flow).
• Strengthen internal controls to prevent leakage, fraud, or asset misappropriation within the factory.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of experience in Finance/Accounting, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment (Furniture, Wood, preferred).
• Technical Skills:
  • Deep understanding of Cost Accounting (Job costing / Process costing).
  • Strong knowledge of Vietnam Tax Law and VAS.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (Odoo)
• Language: Professional proficiency in English (for BOD reporting).

Who we are

Transformer Robotics PTE is a Vietnam-based manufacturing arms of Transformer Tables a fast growing furniture startup headquartered in Canada.