VP / Senior Director, Finance APAC - MY869735

Job Title: VP / Senior Director, Finance - APAC

Location: China / Malaysia / Singapore (Open to candidates currently in global roles based in India)

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute finance leader to take on the role of VP / Senior Director, Finance for our APAC manufacturing operations. This role plays a pivotal part in enabling strategic decision-making, driving performance, and providing financial stewardship across our regional footprint. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in multi-site, complex manufacturing environments and a proven ability to operate as a true business partner to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the CFO and C-level leadership to drive financial strategy, planning, and decision-making.
• Deliver accurate and insightful financial analysis, business forecasting, and long-range planning aligned with business priorities.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial performance and business outcomes.
• Oversee both management and statutory accounting across multiple APAC sites.
• Ensure timely and accurate regional P&L reporting and consolidation, covering a portfolio of at least USD 800 million in revenue.
• Champion improvements in forecasting accuracy, budgeting, and cost control across the business.
• Build, mentor, and challenge regional finance teams, including potential oversight of regional controllers (subject to scope).
• Drive operational excellence and transformation initiatives within finance, especially in complex or unstructured environments.
• Instill a performance-driven culture that embraces accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and internal policies.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., CCD/legal) to clarify scope over legal/statutory responsibilities.

Expectations

• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a regional or multi-country capacity.
• Proven track record managing P&Ls of USD 800 million or more.
• Strong background in multi-site manufacturing environments ideally in stamping, molding, or assembly; not limited to packaging, warehousing, or fleet management.
• Demonstrated success in transforming finance functions and navigating unstructured or evolving organizational landscapes.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution and problem-solving.
• Strong influencing and communication skills to effectively challenge and support cross-functional teams.
• High business acumen, with the ability to translate complex data into strategic insight.
• Culturally agile with experience operating in diverse, matrixed environments.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CA, CMA) is preferred.

Additional Notes

• Title will be commensurate with experience (VP / Senior Director).
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.
• Candidates currently based in India will be considered only if holding a global finance leadership role in a multinational manufacturing environment.