Finance Controller, South East Asia

Clarios; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a SEA Finance Controller based in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on financial performance, governance, and decision support across Southeast Asia operations.

This key finance leadership position combines controllership excellence with commercial partnership, ensuring financial integrity while actively steering business outcomes through insights and performance management.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 8 years experience in finance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Solid experience managing P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and discipline.
• Drive forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Partner with commercial and business teams to drive revenue and margin growth.

Skills

Financial Planning

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Partnership

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

Consolidation Systems (e.g., QAD, OneStream)

Job description

Overview

The SEA Finance Controller is a key finance leader within Clarios Asia, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, and decision support across Southeast Asia operations.

This role combines controllership excellence with strong commercial partnership, ensuring financial integrity while actively shaping business outcomes through insights, forecasting, and performance management.

You will act as a trusted advisor to plant and commercial leadership, improving visibility on cost, profitability, and operational performance to enable better and faster decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control, Governance & Reporting Excellence: Lead month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and discipline; Ensure integrity of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow); Deliver timely, high-quality management reporting and variance analysis; Identify performance drivers, risks, and improvement opportunities; Maintain robust internal control environment (SOX, DOA, policies); Ensure compliance with internal and external financial regulations
• Performance Management & Planning: Drive forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes; Track financial performance against targets and lead gap-closing actions; Enhance cost visibility and operational transparency across plants
• Commercial Finance Partnership: Partner with commercial and business teams to drive revenue and margin growth; Provide insights on pricing, volume, and profitability levers; Support strategic decisions with data-driven financial analysis; Strengthen commercial governance and ensure disciplined decision-making
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate across operations, supply chain, and commercial teams; Influence stakeholders across business units and functions; Contribute to continuous improvement and finance transformation initiatives

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Solid experience managing P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
• Experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments preferred
• MNC experience with exposure to multi-country operations
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., QAD, OneStream) is an advantage

Working Conditions

Located in Kuala Lumpur. Business travel to other locations is occasionally required.

About Clarios

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. We power progress through ever-smarter solutions for virtually every kind of vehicle. We have 16,000 employees in over 140 countries, with a focus on ESG and sustainability. Learn more at www.clarios.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report.

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