Regional Senior Finance Manager

Plaza Premium Group; Sepang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the region is seeking a Regional Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial performance across Southeast Asia markets. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, leadership in managing a finance team, and strategic financial oversight. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance management within a multicultural environment, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive finance experience with 5 years in a regional leadership role.
• Strong understanding of IFRS/local GAAP.
• Proven experience managing multi-country operations in Southeast Asia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial performance across SEA markets.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.
• Drive process improvements and digital transformation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Team-building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or a quantitative discipline

Job description

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Oversee and drive financial performance across our Southeast Asia (SEA) markets. The Regional Senior Finance Manager will be a proactive business partner, bringing strong analytical capabilities, financial discipline, and regional insight to support sustainable growth and profitability across multiple entities and business units.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure robust internal controls and processes.
• Compliance with local statutory requirements and corporate policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor and manage risk across financial and operational activities.
• Collaborate with regional leadership, sales, operations, and other departments to support decision-making, support the team with pricing, margin analysis and cost optimization.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and digital transformation in finance.
• Support M&A due diligence and integration efforts, if applicable.
• Support financial modelling for strategic initiatives and expansion plans.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing country finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Support ad-hoc projects and tasks assigned by the superior.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic thinking with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• High integrity and business ethics.
• Results-driven with a focus on value creation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or Professional Qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or a quantitative discipline from a reputable university.
• 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in regional leadership role.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting standards (IFRS/local GAAP)
• Proven experience managing multi-country operations in Southeast Asia (Preferable)