Korea Finance Manager

Job description

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Establish and oversee a robust financial governance framework covering all plant financial activities in alignment with Emerson Group policies, Korea GAAP, and US GAAP. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing, delivering accurate and timely reporting for group consolidation. Coordinate internal and external audits, provide complete supporting documentation, and ensure efficient completion.

Implement and regularly test internal controls across procurement, production, inventory, and sales to mitigate financial risks. Oversee full-cycle inventory management, including counts, valuation, turnover analysis, and identification and disposal of obsolete inventory. Manage capital expenditure evaluation, budget control, and post-investment ROI analysis to optimize capital utilization. Analyze production efficiency, capacity utilization, and unit production costs, providing actionable insights for operational decisions.

Manage VAT, corporate income tax, and other statutory tax filings. Collaborate with the group tax team to optimize the tax position and implement compliant tax planning strategies. Prepare and timely submit statutory financial statements and required regulatory reports. Liaise with local authorities and coordinate internal resources for compliant, timely responses to inspections, surveys, and official communications. Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecast (POR) cycles aligned with group financial targets and business objectives.

Analyze variances among actual results, budget, and forecast, identify key performance drivers, and recommend corrective actions. Collaborate with production, procurement, supply chain, and sales teams to align financial and operational objectives. Represent Finance in cross-functional projects, including lean manufacturing and new product introduction. Ensure Finance actively supports plant-wide operational goals through effective communication and collaborative problem-solving.

Who You Are

You collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align financial and operational objectives. You provide actionable financial insights to support decision-making. You communicate effectively in English and Korean and support operational goals through collaborative problem-solving.

For This Role, You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience. Hands-on expertise in accounting, Korea GAAP and US GAAP compliance, tax, planning and compliance, and internal and external audit coordination. Proficiency in ERP systems. High competence in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for financial analysis and reporting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Korean.

Deep understanding of Korean tax regulations, international trade compliance, and statutory financial reporting requirements in Korea.

Preferred Qualifications

That Set You Apart: Hands-on experience with Oracle and HFM.

Our Culture and Commitment To You

At Emerson, we value every employee’s contribution and foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and continuous growth. We welcome applicants with varied experiences and career paths. If you do not meet every preferred qualification but believe your skills and potential align with this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.