SEA Finance Head (FMCG)

Morgan Philips Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company in the consumer goods industry as the SEA Finance Head. This role involves overseeing finance operations across Southeast Asia, driving financial performance, and supporting business growth through strategic financial management and collaboration with commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance leadership within FMCG or food manufacturing sectors.
• Strong skills in financial analysis, reporting, and business partnering.
• Ability to manage multi-country operations with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with market demands.
• Ensure timely financial reporting and compliance across the SEA region.
• Oversee accounting processes for SEA entities ensuring consistency.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Job description

A well-established global leader in the consumer goods industry, known for its extensive presence across multiple continents and mature market operations. The company boasts a strong footprint in food manufacturing alongside expanding interests in beverages, personal care, and home care sectors. With decades of proven expertise, it is recognized for driving innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence on a global scale, delivering trusted products to millions of consumers worldwide.

Join a global leader in consumer goods as a SEA Finance Head overseeing finance operations across Southeast Asia. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong operational expertise to drive financial performance and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis aligned with dynamic market demands.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards across the SEA region.
• Oversee accounting processes for SEA entities, ensuring consistency and control.
• Drive product costing, margin analysis, and collaborate closely with commercial teams to influence business decisions.
• Champion process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial governance.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in finance leadership within the FMCG or food manufacturing sectors.
• Strong skills in financial analysis, reporting, and business partnering.
• Ability to manage multi-country operations with a collaborative and results-driven mindset.