Overview

Regional HRBP Lead | POP MART Europe | Chartered MCIPD

Regional Finance Manager
Industry: Designer toys and collectible piecesLocation: Canary Wharf, LondonJob type: Full time Permanent

About POP MART

Founded in 2010, POP MART is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, and designer toy culture evangelism, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain. POP MART collaborates with top-tier toys and lifestyle brands including Disney, Universal Studios, and Sanrio to create collectible art toys featuring iconic characters. POP MART has established a strong presence across key European markets, including the UK, France, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain. We are focused on expanding our retail network into additional high-potential markets across Europe, continuing to strengthen our brand\'s position in the region.

For more information, please visit www.popmart.com and our LinkedIn Career page.

What to Expect

• Gain end-to-end financial leadership experience across multiple European markets
• Work closely with senior regional leadership and Global HQ in Beijing to drive financial strategy and execution
• Be the key finance business partner supporting commercial decision-making in a growing market
• Play a pivotal role in aligning European finance operations with global financial frameworks
• Contribute to the development of a future Shared Service Center (SSC) for financial operations
• Benefits include selected POP MART toys as appreciation gifts, a structured bonus/commission scheme, comprehensive training and development programs, regular team events, and paid rest breaks

The Role and Candidate

The Regional Finance Manager is responsible for leading financial operations and governance across Pop Mart’s European markets. This role will ensure robust internal controls, financial reporting accuracy, tax compliance, and treasury management. Acting as the primary finance liaison between HQ in Beijing and local country teams, the Regional FM plays a critical role in aligning multi-country finance operations with global standards and regulatory expectations. This position suits a technically strong finance professional with a hands-on mindset and experience managing regional financial frameworks in a multinational retail or consumer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Reporting: Oversee month-end and year-end financial closings across the region; consolidate statutory and management financial reports from country teams; ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAPs, and relevant regulations; lead external audits and liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management: Coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities across all European markets; manage and optimise regional cash flow and treasury operations; monitor FX exposure, intercompany balances, and cash repatriation strategies
• Compliance & Risk Management: Develop and maintain internal control frameworks across all finance functions; oversee VAT, corporate tax, and transfer pricing compliance in collaboration with external advisors; support the implementation of standardised finance policies and workflows aligned with HQ
• Team & Stakeholder Management: Manage a growing regional finance team; oversee recruitment, training, and performance; serve as the finance counterpart to senior functional leaders and business heads; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency and cost control

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of finance experience, with at least 3 years in a regional finance role within a multinational retail or consumer goods company
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and financial reporting in a multi-country business environment
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, taxation, and treasury management
• Hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of working across multiple European markets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to liaise effectively between HQ and country-level finance teams
• Fluency in English; Mandarin or another European language is a strong plus to facilitate communication with HQ and regional teams

Desirable but Not Essential

• Awareness of China GAAP and key reconciliation points with IFRS
• Experience in managing cross-border financial compliance and tax planning
• Prior involvement in setting up or managing a Shared Service Center (SSC) for finance operations

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Consumer Services
• Retail
• Entertainment Providers

London, England, United Kingdom