Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - FMCG Industry

Wirehire; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 450.000.000 - 550.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational FMCG company is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to shape the financial strategy and ensure long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in multinational environments, overseeing finance operations, and driving cost efficiency across business units. The role demands exceptional leadership, financial acumen, and familiarity with ERP systems. Fluency in English is required, with other regional languages being a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO in a multinational FMCG company or similar leadership role.
• Strong exposure in the consumer goods industry, ideally in food or personal care.
• Track record managing complex, fast-moving environments with high SKU turnover.
• International exposure managing multi-country finance teams, especially in APAC/SEA or EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Oversee end-to-end finance operations, including accounting and taxation.
• Partner with teams to drive cost efficiency and business growth.
• Provide strategic insights for product pricing and go-to-market strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and corporate governance standards.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA or CPA/CA

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

About the job Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - FMCG Industry

As the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy, performance, and long-term sustainability of the company. You will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible not only for financial oversight but also for influencing commercial and operational decisions across all business units.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to align with business goals.

Oversee the end-to-end finance operations, including accounting, treasury, taxation, internal controls, and risk management.

Partner with commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams to drive cost efficiency, margin improvement, and business growth.

Provide strategic insights to support product pricing, innovation pipelines, and go-to-market strategies.

Ensure full regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and implementation of corporate governance standards.

Manage investor relations, funding strategies, and capital structure optimization.

Supervise and mentor finance teams across various functions and geographies.

Lead M&A evaluations, business case analysis, and post-deal integrations (if any).

Implement and enhance financial systems and automation tools to improve reporting accuracy and speed.

Serve as a business partner to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing data-driven recommendations.

Requirements:

Proven experience as CFO in a multinational FMCG company or similar leadership role in finance.

Strong exposure in the consumer goods industry, ideally food or personal care category (e.g., Unilever, Diamond, Nestlé, P&G, Danone).

Track record of managing complex, fast-moving business environments with high SKU turnover and competitive pricing dynamics.

International exposure: Experience managing or reporting across multi-country finance teams, especially in APAC/SEA or EMEA.

Exceptional strategic thinking, financial modeling, and business acumen.

Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and modern BI/financial planning tools.

Strong understanding of costing, pricing strategies, margin control, and cashflow optimization.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; MBA or CPA/CA is highly preferred.

Fluent in English (written & spoken); other regional languages a plus.