Finance Director, APAC Region

Position: Finance Director, APAC Region

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Financial Controlling & Accounting

• Lead all APAC financial accounting, consolidation, closing, and reporting activities
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to HQ accounting policies
• Oversee regional statutory reporting, audits, tax filings, and ensure full compliance with local regulations
• Drive consistency, standardization, and automation of finance processes across all APAC countries

Regional Finance Performance Management

• Review and challenge country budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans
• Lead the regional P&L, cash flow, and working capital management
• Conduct financial variance analysis and performance reviews with BU or entity leaders
• Optimize cost structures and drive profitability across different BU/Product lines

M&A Support & Post Deal Integration

• Lead post-deal finance integration, including alignment of financial controls, accounting structures, and reporting frameworks in APAC region
• Establish integration timelines, governance mechanisms, and synergy tracking for acquired APAC entities
• Ensure newly acquired companies comply with CTI policies and financial systems

Regional Finance Operations & Governance

• Build and maintain strong financial governance across APAC
• Strengthen regional internal control frameworks and conduct periodic control reviews
• Ensure compliance with group financial policies, tax regulations, and risk management standards
• Lead financial evaluation and approval processes for major projects, capex, and new investments

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and upskill regional finance teams; build strong succession pipelines
• Drive cross-country collaboration and build a high-performing finance community across APAC
• Facilitate training on finance policies, compliance, and internal controls
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor & above degree in Finance & Accounting with CPA/ACCA preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a regional leadership role
• Strong background in controlling, accounting, financial governance, audit & tax
• Hands-on experience in MNCs or regional Asia-Pacific organizations
• Experience in multi-entity and cross-border finance operations
• Exposure to M&A integration and cross-country financial consolidation