Regional Finance Manager, SEA - FP&A & Leadership

Esco; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Esco is seeking a Regional Finance Manager, Southeast Asia, based in Malaysia. This finance partner connects regional sales with Group Finance, guiding forecasting, budgeting and reporting across SEA entities while coaching local accountants.

You will drive pricing and profitability analysis, develop forecasting models, and lead regional finance reviews to align priorities with Group requirements.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience in FP&A or commercial finance.
• Experience in a manufacturing business with distributors and direct B2B channels is preferred.
• Experience mentoring finance professionals across countries or entities.
• Experience coordinating with Group Finance / Consolidation teams.

Responsibilities

• Own SEA budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with in-country accountants.
• Partner with sales leadership to evaluate pricing, margins, and distributor terms.
• Provide monthly variance analysis with commentary for regional and Group leadership.
• Build regional decision-support models for deals, onboarding, rebates, and market entry.
• Lead regional finance reviews and ensure standardized reporting across entities.

Skills

FP&A

Commercial finance

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modelling

Excel proficiency

English fluency

Cross-country coordination

Multinational collaboration

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Big 4/audit firm experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Esco is seeking a Regional Finance Manager, Southeast Asia, based in Malaysia. This finance partner connects regional sales with Group Finance, guiding forecasting, budgeting and reporting across SEA entities while coaching local accountants.

You will drive pricing and profitability analysis, develop forecasting models, and lead regional finance reviews to align priorities with Group requirements.