Regional Finance Director

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation is seeking a Regional Finance Director, M&A Integration for the APAC region. This critical leadership role will oversee financial operations and ensure successful integration of newly acquired entities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, 10+ years of progressive finance experience, and a proven track record in managing M&A financial integration. Located in Kuala Lumpur, the role involves compliance with global standards, leadership, and strategic financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience in MNC.
• 5 years in a regional Finance Director or Head of Finance role.
• Proven track record in M&A financial integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-acquisition integration roadmap for M&A activities.
• Standardize regional financial policies and accounting processes.
• Manage integration and restructuring of finance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Business acumen

IFRS knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Hyperion

Anaplan

Job description

Regional Finance Director, M&A Integration (APAC)

The Regional Finance Director, M&A Integration (APAC) will be a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of financial operations across the Asia Pacific region, with a primary focus on the successful financial integration of newly acquired entities. This role serves as the key interface between the regional teams and European Headquarters, driving change management, harmonizing financial processes, and ensuring regional compliance and reporting standards are aligned with global corporate strategy and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead post‑acquisition integration roadmap for all M&A activities in APAC, ensuring alignment with global standards and delivery against planned synergy targets.
• Oversee migration and integration of acquired entities’ financial systems (ERP, planning, reporting tools) into the global standardized platform.
• Standardize regional financial policies, accounting processes (R2R, P2P, O2C), internal controls, and chart of accounts to ensure consistency and compliance across all regional entities and with European HQ requirements.
• Provide financial expertise during pre‑acquisition due diligence, focusing on financial processes, internal controls, and potential integration risks.
• Champion organizational and process change within the regional finance function, communicating the vision and necessity of transformation to local teams and stakeholders.
• Manage integration and restructuring of finance teams in acquired businesses, implementing talent development programs and fostering a high‑performance culture across the region.
• Identify and implement best‑practice financial processes and controls to improve efficiency, reduce operational risk, and enhance the quality and timeliness of financial data.
• Ensure timely and accurate regional financial reporting (statutory, management, and regulatory) delivered to European HQ under IFRS/US GAAP and local reporting standards.
• Oversee regional budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning cycles, providing strategic financial analysis and performance insights to the CEO/MD and HQ leadership.
• Own the regional financial control environment (e.g., SOX compliance if applicable) and manage regional tax, audit, and legal compliance in collaboration with Group functions.
• Manage relationships between APAC regional leadership, local finance teams, and European HQ, ensuring clear communication and alignment on strategic and operational priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business. CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is mandatory. An MBA or Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a regional Finance Director or Head of Finance role within a multinational corporation (MNC).
  • Proven track record of managing and executing M&A financial integration, change management, and process harmonization projects.
  • Expert‑level knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and strong exposure to a complex regulatory environment (e.g., public company reporting).
  • Extensive experience reporting to an overseas (preferably European or North American) Head Office.
  • Proficiency with large‑scale ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and financial consolidation/reporting tools (Hyperion, Anaplan).
• Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership and team‑building skills, with experience managing multi‑site and multi‑cultural teams.
  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capacity to translate financial data into business decisions.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Written and verbal English is mandatory; regional language proficiency is a plus.

Application

If you are keen on this role, apply via the provided link or reach out to the contact listed within the original job posting.