Chief Financial Officer

Globecast is the leading global provider of content management and worldwide transmission services for professional broadcast delivery. The company operates a secure global satellite and fiber network to manage and transport 10 million hours of video and other rich media each year to direct-to-home satellite platforms; cable, IPTV, mobile and broadband headends; as well as corporate and digital signage networks.

Globecast Asia, headquartered in Singapore is primed to enhance its service offerings in the Asian media landscape. Globecast is an Orange subsidiary. We are seeking self-motivated individuals with a global mindset to be part of the Globecast family.

We invite applicants for the following position:

APAC Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities :

Performance Management

• Ensure actual results align with or exceed forecasts.

• Collaborate with APAC Business Owners to identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities.

• Drive business process improvements in partnership with Business Owners.

Accounting and Compliance

• Oversee financial controllership for APAC entities, ensuring compliance with global accounting standards and processes.

• Develop effective partnerships between finance teams and key stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with statutory and organizational reporting requirements.

• Collaborate with global finance service teams to drive continuous process improvements.

• Enhance service delivery to meet evolving business needs.

• Strengthen the internal control environment and address audit findings.

• Identify opportunities for process automation and system optimization.

Financial Reporting

• Manage the accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of financial reporting (actuals, forecasts, budgets).

• Lead the APAC budget planning process.

• Provide senior management with actionable insights on revenue, costs, trends, and forecasts, recommending corrective actions as needed.

• Develop and implement reporting tools and metrics to track financial performance, including customer/product margins and project tracking.

• Benchmark performance against industry best practices.

• Contribute to the development of management discussion and analysis (MD&A) reports.

Commercial and Sales Support

• Lead regional implementation of global commercial frameworks, adapting to local requirements.

• Support the sales force in:

· Bid management for key accounts and critical deals.

· Deal strategy, structure, negotiation, and pricing.

· Business case development, including P&L, cash flow, and risk assessment.

· Contract management, including risk mitigation, change control, and dispute resolution.

Regional Finance Center (RFC) Management

• Develop and monitor service level agreements (SLAs) with clear KPIs to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial records and reports by maintaining robust internal controls and employing competent staff.

• Optimize operational efficiency, reduce transaction costs, and maximize economies of scale.

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage and mentor direct reports, setting clear performance criteria and providing feedback.

• Ensure RFC staff are well-trained, competent, and familiar with company policies and procedures.

Risk and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements across all activities.

• Manage infrastructure (IT, HR, facilities) to support efficient RFC operations.

Revenue and Profitability Focus

• Develop tools to analyze financial impacts of order books, contract databases, and customer/project margins.

• Ensure accurate pricing, bundling, and tracking of access revenues.

• Design sales compensation schemes aligned with company-wide objectives.

• Consolidate billing systems, monitor billing efficiency, and reduce billing cycle times.

• Proactively manage credit exposure, bad debt, and DSO improvements.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial controllership and accounting expertise.

• Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.

• Exceptional analytical skills with a focus on actionable insights.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with commercial frameworks, contract management, and deal structuring.

• Strong focus on compliance and risk management.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.