Strategic Financial Leadership
- Partner with APD business heads and regional CFO function to shape and execute financial strategies aligned with SMBC's regional and global objectives.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
- Provide commercial insights and financial analysis to support business decisions, pricing strategies, capital allocation and cost rationalization.
2. Regional Oversight & Governance
- Oversee managerial accounting reporting and internal controls across APAC branches and subsidiaries.
- Ensure alignment with global / regional managerial accounting policies and local regulatory requirements.
- Drive standardization and efficiency through shared service models and digital finance transformation.
3. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse regional finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Build strong succession pipelines and talent development programs within Finance Planning Group.
- Promote cross-functional teamwork and knowledge sharing across jurisdictions.
4. Business Partnering & Performance Management
- Act as a strategic advisor to business units, providing financial guidance on new initiatives, investments, and risk-return assessments.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), profitability, and cost optimization efforts.
- Lead or support regional projects such as re-organization or system implementations.
5. Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with Tokyo HQ and regional offices on financial matters.
- Prepare and present financial updates to senior management, regional committees, and board-level forums.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field CPA, CA, or MBA is an added advantage.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a regional leadership role within banking or financial services.
- Proven track record in strategic planning, financial control, and stakeholder management.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, demonstrated success in leading and managing regional teams.
- Experience working in a Japanese financial institution or with Japanese stakeholders is a plus Japanese language proficiency is advantageous but not essential
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- High integrity and commitment to compliance
- Agile and collaborative mindset
