Our client, a well-established European Multinational Corporation, is seeking a commercially astute and strategic Director of Finance & Operations to lead the finance and operational functions for its Thailand business.
Reporting to the Country Managing Director with a functional reporting line to the Regional Finance leadership, this role serves as a key member of the local leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining robust governance, and driving sustainable business growth.
The Director of Finance & Operations will oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, compliance, working capital, supply chain governance, ERP optimization, and business performance while partnering closely with regional and global stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
- Serve as the strategic finance partner to the Country Managing Director and regional leadership, providing financial insights to support business growth and profitability.
- Lead financial planning, business performance reviews, and strategic decision-making across the organization.
- Develop financial strategies that align with regional and global business objectives.
- Support commercial and operational teams with financial analysis, investment evaluations, pricing, and business case development.
Accounting, Financial Reporting & Controls
- Lead the full spectrum of finance operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Expense Management.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with local statutory requirements and Group reporting standards.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with reporting timelines and internal control requirements.
- Prepare insightful variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year performance.
- Reconcile local statutory accounts with Group reporting requirements and support consolidation activities.
- Coordinate annual external audits and maintain strong relationships with auditors and professional advisors.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with Thai statutory, tax, VAT, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a robust internal control environment aligned with Group governance and compliance standards.
- Develop, review, and strengthen financial policies, operating procedures, and control frameworks.
- Proactively identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Support internal and external audit activities and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
Financial Planning & Performance Management
- Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
- Monitor financial and operational KPIs, providing meaningful analysis and recommendations to management.
- Drive continuous improvements in profitability, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.
- Support regional finance initiatives and strategic transformation projects.
Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational requirements and business growth.
- Optimize receivables, payables, inventory levels, and cash conversion cycles.
- Develop accurate cash flow forecasts and monitor treasury performance.
- Ensure effective financial discipline across the business.
Credit & Inventory Management
- Establish and oversee customer credit policies, credit limits, collection strategies, and bad debt management.
- Drive improvements in receivables collection and credit risk management.
- Oversee inventory planning, valuation, provisioning, and inventory control processes.
- Partner with commercial and supply chain teams to optimize inventory turnover and stock availability.
Operations, Supply Chain & ERP Leadership
- Provide financial oversight and governance for procurement, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
- Ensure compliance with Group supply chain policies and operational standards.
- Lead ERP optimization initiatives and digital transformation projects to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and process automation.
- Drive cross-functional process improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and customer service.
- Develop and implement best practices across finance and operational processes.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance and operations teams.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ethical business conduct.
- Build strong relationships with regional and global finance teams, external advisors, banks, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
- Represent Finance as a trusted advisor to the local leadership team and regional stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred. MBA is an advantage.
- Minimum 12–15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a multinational environment.
- Experience working in a European or global multinational company is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of IFRS, statutory reporting, taxation, internal controls, and corporate governance.
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, business partnering, working capital management, and financial planning.
- Hands-on experience leading ERP implementation or optimization projects (JD Edwards preferred).
- Exposure to supply chain finance, procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, improve business processes, and influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
- Fluent English is essential; Thai language capability is advantageous.
How to Apply: Interested applicants, please click on the Apply Now to submit your updated
resume.
Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.
EA Personnel No: R2198747
Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd | EA Licence No: 08C5248
