VP / Senior Director, Finance APAC

Our client is a private equity-backed, high-growth global manufacturer with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Combining the scale and expertise of an international organization with the agility and entrepreneurial drive of a PE-backed business, they partner with leading customers to deliver customized products, innovative engineering, and agile execution.

Headquartered in Asia, the company generates estimated annual revenue of USD 750 million to 1.2 billion, with a global workforce of 5,000 to10,000 employees. It has achieved strong double-digit growth while increasing investments in digital transformation and innovation highlighting its significant scale and operational strength.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded finance leader to serve as VP / Senior Director, Finance for our APAC manufacturing operations. This role is integral to enabling strategic decision-making, driving operational performance, and providing sound financial stewardship across a complex, multi-site regional footprint.

The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in large-scale, multi-site manufacturing environments and a proven track record as a trusted business partner to senior leadership.

This position can be based in either Singapore, Malaysia or India, offering flexibility to attract the right talent.

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.

Shortlisting will close soon, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications.