Regional Finance Director (Manufacturing & Distribution)

The Company A leading US MNC in the manufacturing, distribution, and trading sector is seeking a Regional Finance Director to lead its finance operations across Asia (excluding China and Japan). This strategic role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The RoleReporting to the APAC CFO, you will be responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions across the region, including<ul><li>Financial Accounting & Reporting</li><li>Taxation & Compliance</li><li>Cashflow Management</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance</li><li>FP&A and Strategic Business Partnering</li><li>Lead regional finance teams and foster a culture of performance and accountability</li><li>Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support business growth and cost efficiency</li><li>Drive ERP system optimization (preferably JD Edwards) for reporting and analytics</li><li>Set up and manage legal entities across the region</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls and compliance across jurisdictions</li></ul> Your Profile As the successful candidate, you will possess a degree in Accountancy or ACCA with the following relevant experience<ul><li>Approximately 15 years of experience in the full spectrum of Finance & Accounting</li><li>Strong background in manufacturing, trading, or distribution environments</li><li>Demonstrated success in team leadership and regional finance management</li><li>Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards preferred</li><li>Solid understanding of costing and cost control mechanisms</li><li>Proven experience in setting up legal entities across Asia</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills</li><li>Mature, confident, and energetic with a hands-on approach to problem-solving</li><li>Travel up to 50% to Malaysia if the role is based in Singapore</li></ul> Join the team<ul><li>Strategic leadership role in a globally recognized organization</li><li>High-impact position with regional scope and autonomy</li><li>Collaborative, performance-driven culture</li></ul> Apply Today Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number STE13300106, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Robert Half International Pte Ltd. Co. Registration no.: 200612189E | | EA Licence no.: 07C5595 | Serene Tan Ing Shiern EA Registration no.: R1109248By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.com.sg/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|a704709f3e5e4135b4b908db1acdb224|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|638133242986558673|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=4ne9OboB4DMI9BmsR9zOrKN9nkRzNmyhjJQOfknYLSA=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.com.sg/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2VyZW5lLnRhbi42ODU2Ni4xMDkxOUByaGlzZy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

Singapore,
remote
Permanent
150000 - 210000 SGD / Yearly
The Company A leading US MNC in the manufacturing, distribution, and trading sector is seeking a Regional Finance Director to lead its finance operations across Asia (excluding China and Japan). This strategic role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The RoleReporting to the APAC CFO, you will be responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions across the region, including<ul><li>Financial Accounting & Reporting</li><li>Taxation & Compliance</li><li>Cashflow Management</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance</li><li>FP&A and Strategic Business Partnering</li><li>Lead regional finance teams and foster a culture of performance and accountability</li><li>Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support business growth and cost efficiency</li><li>Drive ERP system optimization (preferably JD Edwards) for reporting and analytics</li><li>Set up and manage legal entities across the region</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls and compliance across jurisdictions</li></ul> Your Profile As the successful candidate, you will possess a degree in Accountancy or ACCA with the following relevant experience<ul><li>Approximately 15 years of experience in the full spectrum of Finance & Accounting</li><li>Strong background in manufacturing, trading, or distribution environments</li><li>Demonstrated success in team leadership and regional finance management</li><li>Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards preferred</li><li>Solid understanding of costing and cost control mechanisms</li><li>Proven experience in setting up legal entities across Asia</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills</li><li>Mature, confident, and energetic with a hands-on approach to problem-solving</li><li>Travel up to 50% to Malaysia if the role is based in Singapore</li></ul> Join the team<ul><li>Strategic leadership role in a globally recognized organization</li><li>High-impact position with regional scope and autonomy</li><li>Collaborative, performance-driven culture</li></ul> Apply Today Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number STE13300106, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Robert Half International Pte Ltd. Co. Registration no.: 200612189E | | EA Licence no.: 07C5595 | Serene Tan Ing Shiern EA Registration no.: R1109248By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.com.sg/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|a704709f3e5e4135b4b908db1acdb224|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|638133242986558673|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=4ne9OboB4DMI9BmsR9zOrKN9nkRzNmyhjJQOfknYLSA=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.com.sg/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2VyZW5lLnRhbi42ODU2Ni4xMDkxOUByaGlzZy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-09-17T03:25:53Z