Marcolin is among the global leading groups in eyewear founded in 1961 in the heart of the Veneto district, Italy. It stands out for the unique ability to combine craftsmanship with advanced technologies through the constant pursuit of excellence and continuous innovation. The portfolio includes house brands (WEB EYEWEAR, ic! berlin), as well as licensed brands: TOM FORD, Guess, adidas Sport, adidas Originals, Christian Louboutin, Max Mara, Zegna, GCDS, MAX&Co., MCM, Pucci, BMW, K-Way®, Kenneth Cole, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, rag & bone, Timberland, GANT, Harley-Davidson, Marciano and Skechers. Through its own direct network and global partners, Marcolin distributes its products in more than 125 countries.
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We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller to join the APAC regional team, based in Singapore. As APAC Finance Controller, you will be managing a team of 3 Finance colleagues and responsible for financial control, management reporting, planning, and forecasting functions across Marcolin's APAC operations. The position reports to the APAC CFO and maintains a functional relationship with Group Finance in Italy. You will oversee the following markets: Singapore, Asia Distributor markets, Australia, and Hong Kong.
What you will do :
Financial Control & Management Reporting
- Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across all APAC entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with Group accounting policies.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packages for the APAC CFO and Group Finance, including variance analysis and written commentary on key performance drivers.
- Oversee balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and intercompany accounts across the region.
- Coordinate statutory reporting and audit processes for Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong in conjunction with local finance teams and external advisors.
- Maintain and monitor the internal control framework across APAC markets, identifying control gaps and implementing corrective measures as required.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Lead the annual budget process for APAC, working with market leads and commercial teams to develop bottom-up submissions aligned with Group planning requirements.
- Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts on a monthly and quarterly basis, incorporating updated market assumptions, sales trends, and cost developments.
- Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business case evaluation.
- Monitor and report performance against budget and forecast at both market and consolidated APAC level, flagging material variances and recommending management actions.
Business Partnering & Commercial Finance
- Work in close collaboration with the commercial and operations teams across APAC, providing financial analysis to support pricing decisions, investment appraisals, and market development activities.
- Analyse distributor financial performance, trade terms, and sell-in data to inform commercial strategy and support negotiations.
- Evaluate business cases for new initiatives, market entries, and brand investments, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management.
- Support the APAC CFO in preparing materials for regional leadership reviews, Group submissions, and board-level presentations.
Regional Coordination & Process Improvement
- Coordinate with finance teams across Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong, providing guidance, review, and technical support to ensure consistent financial practices region-wide.
- Lead or participate in finance transformation initiatives, including system improvements, process standardisation, and reporting automation.
- Serve as the primary APAC liaison with Group Finance (Italy) and shared services (United States) for consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and policy implementation.
- Support the transition following the VSP acquisition by implementing scalable finance processes to ensure stability and minimize operational friction.
- Design regional decision architecture to enable faster and effective decisions on MTO (Make to order) pricing.
Do you have what it takes
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. A professional qualification (CPA, CA, CFA, ACCA, or equivalent) is required.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in financial control, FP&A, or a combined finance function, with at least 3 years in a regional or multi-entity capacity.
- Prior experience within a multinational consumer goods, luxury, retail, or branded goods environment is preferred.
- Practical experience managing financial reporting and statutory compliance across multiple APAC jurisdictions, including Australia and Hong Kong.
- Familiarity with distributor-model businesses and the associated financial reporting and planning considerations.
- Experience with ERP systems SAP knowledge is preferred. Exposure to BI or financial reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) is beneficial.
- Strong analytical capability with hands-on financial modelling experience
- Proven ability to influence and challenge senior non-finance stakeholders
- Experience improving reporting standards and financial planning processes
- Confident communicator able to simplify complex financial concepts
- Results-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in evolving environments
What is on the offer:
- Competitive salary package
- International Environment
- Health insurance from day one
- Smart working policy
- Employee discounts on products
