Regional Financial Controller (APAC)

Michael Page; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Regional Financial Controller to oversee financial planning, budgeting and reporting for regional operations in Malaysia. The role emphasizes delivering strategic insights to leadership and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives, monitor performance, and streamline processes for accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in managing financial operations across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial planning and analysis for regional operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting standards.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor and control financial performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership for decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Streamline financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Regional operations

Job description

• Career growth
• Regional exposure

About Our Client

A company in the Media & Agency industry.

Job Description

• Lead and manage financial planning and analysis for regional operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting standards.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor and control financial performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership for decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Streamline financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Regional Financial Controller should have:

• A strong background in accounting and finance, ideally within the Media & Agency industry.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in managing financial operations across multiple regions.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from MYR 250000 to MYR 300000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package and perks.
• Attractive annual leave entitlement.
• Permanent job stability in the Media & Agency industry.