Regional CFO (Manufacturing)

The Finance Director will lead the full spectrum of finance across regional manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on finance operations, cost control, working capital optimisation, and process excellence. This role partners closely with regional business leaders to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and scalable financial governance across multiple plants and countries. Key Responsibilities1. Financial Leadership & Business PartneringAct as a strategic finance partner to the Regional CEO / Managing Director and plant leadership teamsProvide financial insights to support commercial decisions, pricing strategies, and expansion plansDrive performance management through robust KPIs, dashboards, and variance analysisLead financial planning cycles including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning2. Finance Operations & Controllership (Core Focus)Oversee end-to-end finance operations: GL, AP, AR, treasury, fixed assets, and inventory accountingEnsure strong internal controls, compliance with local regulations, and group policiesDrive standardisation and optimisation of finance processes across regional entitiesLead month-end and year-end closing with accuracy and timelinessStrengthen audit readiness and manage relationships with external auditors3. Manufacturing Finance & CostingLead plant finance and cost accounting, including standard costing, BOM analysis, and variance trackingMonitor production efficiency, yield, scrap, and overhead absorptionPartner with operations to improve cost structures, margins, and productivityEvaluate CAPEX investments and ROI for plant expansion or automation4. Working Capital & Cash Flow ManagementOptimise inventory, receivables, and payables cycles across the regionDrive cash flow forecasting and liquidity planningImplement initiatives to improve cash conversion cycle (CCC)5. Regional & Cross-Border ManagementOversee finance teams across multiple countries (SEA / APAC)Ensure alignment of reporting standards and governance across jurisdictionsManage tax structuring, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance across markets6. Systems, Transformation & Process ImprovementLead finance transformation initiatives including ERP optimisation / implementation (e.g. SAP, Oracle)Drive automation, digitalisation, and data analytics capabilitiesBuild scalable finance infrastructure to support growth and acquisitions7. Team LeadershipBuild, mentor, and retain a high-performing regional finance teamEstablish clear performance metrics and succession planningFoster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnershipRequirementsEducation & Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldProfessional qualification preferred (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CA)Experience12–18+ years of progressive finance experienceProven track record in manufacturing or industrial environmentsStrong exposure to regional / multi-country finance leadershipDeep expertise in finance operations, cost accounting, and plant financeExperience in ERP systems and finance transformation initiativesThe Finance Director will lead the full spectrum of finance across regional manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on finance operations, cost control, working capital optimisation, and process excellence. This role partners closely with regional business leaders to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and scalable financial governance across multiple plants and countries. Key Responsibilities1. Financial Leadership & Business PartneringAct as a strategic finance partner to the Regional CEO / Managing Director and plant leadership teamsProvide financial insights to support commercial decisions, pricing strategies, and expansion plansDrive performance management through robust KPIs, dashboards, and variance analysisLead financial planning cycles including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning2. Finance Operations & Controllership (Core Focus)Oversee end-to-end finance operations: GL, AP, AR, treasury, fixed assets, and inventory accountingEnsure strong internal controls, compliance with local regulations, and group policiesDrive standardisation and optimisation of finance processes across regional entitiesLead month-end and year-end closing with accuracy and timelinessStrengthen audit readiness and manage relationships with external auditors3. Manufacturing Finance & CostingLead plant finance and cost accounting, including standard costing, BOM analysis, and variance trackingMonitor production efficiency, yield, scrap, and overhead absorptionPartner with operations to improve cost structures, margins, and productivityEvaluate CAPEX investments and ROI for plant expansion or automation4. Working Capital & Cash Flow ManagementOptimise inventory, receivables, and payables cycles across the regionDrive cash flow forecasting and liquidity planningImplement initiatives to improve cash conversion cycle (CCC)5. Regional & Cross-Border ManagementOversee finance teams across multiple countries (SEA / APAC)Ensure alignment of reporting standards and governance across jurisdictionsManage tax structuring, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance across markets6. Systems, Transformation & Process ImprovementLead finance transformation initiatives including ERP optimisation / implementation (e.g. SAP, Oracle)Drive automation, digitalisation, and data analytics capabilitiesBuild scalable finance infrastructure to support growth and acquisitions7. Team LeadershipBuild, mentor, and retain a high-performing regional finance teamEstablish clear performance metrics and succession planningFoster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnershipThe Finance Director will lead the full spectrum of finance across regional manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on finance operations, cost control, working capital optimisation, and process excellence. This role partners closely with regional business leaders to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and scalable financial governance across multiple plants and countries.Key ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities1. Financial Leadership & Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic finance partner to the Regional CEO / Managing Director and plant leadership teams

Act as a strategic finance partner to the Regional CEO / Managing Director and plant leadership teams

• Provide financial insights to support commercial decisions, pricing strategies, and expansion plans

Provide financial insights to support commercial decisions, pricing strategies, and expansion plans

• Drive performance management through robust KPIs, dashboards, and variance analysis

Drive performance management through robust KPIs, dashboards, and variance analysis

• Lead financial planning cycles including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning

Lead financial planning cycles including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning2. Finance Operations & Controllership (Core Focus)

• Oversee end-to-end finance operations: GL, AP, AR, treasury, fixed assets, and inventory accounting

Oversee end-to-end finance operations: GL, AP, AR, treasury, fixed assets, and inventory accounting

• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with local regulations, and group policies

Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with local regulations, and group policies

• Drive standardisation and optimisation of finance processes across regional entities

Drive standardisation and optimisation of finance processes across regional entities

• Lead month-end and year-end closing with accuracy and timeliness

Lead month-end and year-end closing with accuracy and timeliness

• Strengthen audit readiness and manage relationships with external auditors

Strengthen audit readiness and manage relationships with external auditors3. Manufacturing Finance & Costing

• Lead plant finance and cost accounting, including standard costing, BOM analysis, and variance tracking

Lead plant finance and cost accounting, including standard costing, BOM analysis, and variance tracking

• Monitor production efficiency, yield, scrap, and overhead absorption

Monitor production efficiency, yield, scrap, and overhead absorption

• Partner with operations to improve cost structures, margins, and productivity

Partner with operations to improve cost structures, margins, and productivity

• Evaluate CAPEX investments and ROI for plant expansion or automation

Evaluate CAPEX investments and ROI for plant expansion or automation4. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

• Optimise inventory, receivables, and payables cycles across the region

Optimise inventory, receivables, and payables cycles across the region

• Drive cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning

Drive cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning

• Implement initiatives to improve cash conversion cycle (CCC)

Implement initiatives to improve cash conversion cycle (CCC)5. Regional & Cross-Border Management

• Oversee finance teams across multiple countries (SEA / APAC)

Oversee finance teams across multiple countries (SEA / APAC)

• Ensure alignment of reporting standards and governance across jurisdictions

Ensure alignment of reporting standards and governance across jurisdictions

• Manage tax structuring, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance across markets

Manage tax structuring, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance across markets6. Systems, Transformation & Process Improvement

• Lead finance transformation initiatives including ERP optimisation / implementation (e.g. SAP, Oracle)

Lead finance transformation initiatives including ERP optimisation / implementation (e.g. SAP, Oracle)

• Drive automation, digitalisation, and data analytics capabilities

Drive automation, digitalisation, and data analytics capabilities

• Build scalable finance infrastructure to support growth and acquisitions

Build scalable finance infrastructure to support growth and acquisitions7. Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing regional finance team

Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing regional finance team

• Establish clear performance metrics and succession planning

Establish clear performance metrics and succession planning

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership