Overview
Vice President of Global Finance Jobs in South Korea at LYFIE Ltd.
Title: Vice President of Global Finance
Company: LYFIE Ltd.
Location: South Korea
Vice President of Global Finance – Job Description
I. Position Overview
The Vice President of Global Finance is a senior executive responsible for the company's global financial strategy, financial management systems, and cross-border financial operations. This role oversees financial planning, budget management, capital allocation, financial risk control, and financial compliance across multiple countries and regions.
This position serves as a critical link between corporate strategy and capital management, playing a pivotal role in the company's global operations and financial health.
Key Responsibilities:
Formulation of global financial strategy
Cross-border financial management
Capital structure optimization
Budget and forecast management
Financial reporting and compliance
Treasury and liquidity management
Tax and foreign exchange management
Financial risk control
Core Mission:
"To maximize corporate capital efficiency and minimize financial risk through the optimization of global financial systems."
Typically reports to:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
President
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) II. Core Responsibilities
1. Global Financial Strategic Management (Core Responsibility)
Formulate global financial strategies and plans
Optimize global capital allocation
Support global corporate expansion
Enhance the efficiency of financial resource utilization
Areas involved:
Corporate Finance
Financial Strategy
2. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts
Analyze the financial performance of global operations
Provide decision support to management
Monitor key financial indicators (KPIs)
Areas involved:
Financial Planning and Analysis
3. Global Treasury Management
Manage global cash flows
Optimize cash pooling structures
Control liquidity risk
Manage cross-border fund transfers
Areas involved:
Treasury Management
4. Capital Structure and Financing Management
Optimize capital structure (debt/equity)
Manage financing channels
Participate in bond issuances and bank financing
Reduce the cost of capital (WACC)
Areas involved:
Capital Structure
5. Global Tax and Compliance Management
Manage multinational tax strategies
Optimize tax structures
Ensure international financial compliance
Handle regulatory audits
Areas involved:
International Taxation
6. Financial Reporting and Internal Control Systems
Manage global financial reporting systems (IFRS/GAAP)
Establish internal control systems (SOX compliance)
Coordinate financial audits
Ensure financial transparency
Areas involved:
Financial Reporting
Internal Controls
7. Foreign Exchange and Currency Risk Management
Manage foreign exchange exposure
Hedge currency risk
Optimize cross-border settlement structures
Mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations
Areas involved:
Foreign Exchange Risk Management
8. Financial Support for M&A and Investments
Support cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Conduct financial due diligence
Evaluate Return on Investment (ROI)
Manage financial integration post-M&A
Areas involved:
Mergers and Acquisitions
Investment Analysis
9. Digital Finance and AI Transformation
Establish intelligent financial analysis platforms
Drive financial automation (RPA)
Utilize AI for cash flow and revenue forecasting
Enable data-driven financial decision-making
Related technical areas:
Artificial Intelligence
Financial Analytics
Automation
10. Global Finance Team Management
Management team typically includes:
Regional Finance Directors (Americas / EMEA / APAC)
FP&A Director
Financial Controller / Director of Financial Control
Tax Director
Head of Financial Shared Services Center (SSC)
III. Qualifications
Educational Background
Typically required:
Financial Management
Accounting
Finance
Economics
Business Administration
Related fields:
Finance
MBA or CPA/ACCA preferred.
Work Experience
Typically required:
15–25+ years of finance experience
Multinational financial management experience
FP&A and controllership experience
Global treasury/cash management experience
Senior leadership experience
Preferred background:
Finance Director
VP of Corporate Finance
Controller
Investment banking or consulting background
Professional qualifications (added advantage)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
IV. Core Competencies
Financial Capabilities
Financial analysis
Budget management
Capital allocation
Risk control
Strategic Capabilities
Global financial strategy
Financial support for M&A
Investment decision analysis
Management Capabilities
Multinational team management
Senior-level communication
Compliance and governance
V. Reporting Lines
The Global VP of Finance typically reports to:
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Direct reports include:
Regional Finance Directors
Head of FP&A
Financial Control Team
Tax and Treasury Team
VI. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
EBITDA improvement rate
Cash flow stability
Financial forecasting accuracy
Capital utilization efficiency
FX risk control effectiveness
Financial compliance pass rate
Cost optimization rate
Return on Investment (ROI)
