Finance Director, PureCircle

Ingredion Incorporated; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Well-being support

Career development opportunities

Leadership exposure

Global impact

Inclusive culture

Relocation assistance within region

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated, a global plant-based ingredients company, is seeking a Finance Director, PureCircle, to act as strategic finance leader across regions. You will shape forecasting, long-term planning, and performance insights, partnering with senior leaders to drive profitability and growth.

This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on business partnership in a multinational environment. Travel to Enstek, Negeri Sembilan and China is required; relocation within region is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent.
• Significant multinational finance leadership experience in FMCG or similar.
• Strong FP&A, planning, forecasting, performance management, business partnering experience.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen with strategic/analytical thinking.
• Experience across multiple countries, functions, and stakeholder groups.
• Hands-on leadership with results-oriented mindset.
• Experience with SAP and financial reporting/BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-term strategic financial plans.
• Partner with senior business leaders to drive performance and growth.
• Provide actionable financial insights to influence strategy.
• Lead quarterly reviews, forecasting, and analyses.
• Support investment decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve profitability.
• Drive governance, controls, and reporting across regional/global entities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across regions as trusted advisor.
• Develop finance capabilities to support growth.

Skills

FP&A

Financial planning

Forecasting

Performance management

Business partnering

Stakeholder influence

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Business

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

LOCATION: KL Eco City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

REPORTS TO: VP, Finance

DIRECT REPORTS: 2

WORKPLACE TYPE: Hybrid

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realising it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Shape the Financial Future of a Global Growth Business

As the Finance Director, PureCircle, you will serve as a strategic finance leader and trusted business partner to the PureCircle leadership team. In this highly visible role, you will drive financial performance, strengthen forecasting and business planning, influence strategic decision-making, and help shape the future direction of a global growth business. Working closely with senior leaders across regions, you will provide financial leadership that goes beyond reporting and controls, translating insights into action and helping the business achieve its growth, profitability, and performance objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader who thrives in a dynamic multinational environment and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on business partnership.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development of annual operating plans, forecasts, and long‑term strategic financial plans.
• Partner with senior business leaders to drive performance, identify growth opportunities, and support key business decisions.
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations that influence business strategy and profitability.
• Lead performance management processes, including quarterly business reviews, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Support business development activities, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives through robust financial evaluation and modelling.
• Collaborate with commercial, operations, and finance teams to improve profitability, productivity, and business performance.
• Drive financial governance, compliance, controls, and reporting across a complex regional and global business environment.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple regions and functions while acting as a trusted advisor to leadership teams.
• Lead, develop, and strengthen finance capabilities to support current business priorities and future growth.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives that enhance business value and operational effectiveness.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business or professional qualification such as CA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Significant finance leadership experience within multinational organisations preferably in FMCG, Food & Beverage, Food Ingredients, Pharmaceuticals, Specialty Chemicals or similar industry.
• Strong experience in FP&A, financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and business partnering.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen combined with strategic and analytical thinking.
• Experience working across multiple countries, functions, and stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than authority.
• Experience presenting financial insights and recommendations to regional, zone, or global senior leadership teams.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a results‑oriented mindset.
• Experience with SAP and financial reporting, planning, or business intelligence tools.

Who You Are

A strategic finance leader who can translate numbers into meaningful business decisions.

A trusted advisor who builds strong partnerships and credibility with senior leaders.

A commercially minded professional who understands how finance drives business performance.

An effective communicator who can simplify complex financial information and influence stakeholders at all levels.

A collaborative leader who thrives in matrix environments and cross‑functional teams.

A results‑driven individual who balances long‑term strategy with operational execution.

Curious, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

Travel Requirements

Travel to Enstek, Negeri Sembilan approximately once per month or whenever required.

Travel to China approximately once per quarter or whenever required.

Occasional international travel, including the United States.

Why Join Ingredion?

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives recognising your contributions and impact.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Programs that support your physical, mental, and financial well‑being.
• Career Development Opportunities – Access to learning, development, and global career opportunities.
• Leadership Exposure – Partner directly with senior leaders and influence strategic business decisions.
• Global Impact – Contribute to a business operating across multiple geographies and markets.
• Inclusive Culture – Join a diverse and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

Relocation

Relocation Available: Yes, Within Region

Ingredion is a leading global, plant‑based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.

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