Chief Financial Officer

AMOREPACIFIC SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics and skincare company in Singapore is seeking a Regional Strategy and Business Leader. The role involves developing and executing regional strategies, managing P&L, and ensuring effective communication with HQ in Korea. Candidates should have 15+ years of leadership experience, be fluent in English and Korean, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and mentor diverse teams across APAC.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in regional or multi-country roles, ideally in APAC.
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-border operations and drive business growth.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate both Korean and international business cultures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the regional strategy in alignment with global HQ directives.
• Oversee all business operations across APAC markets, ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain regular communication with HQ in Korea.
• Build and manage high-performing local and regional teams.
• Ensure all operations comply with local laws and global corporate governance.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Korean

Leadership experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or similar advanced degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regional Strategy & Business Leadership

• Develop and execute the regional strategy in alignment with global HQ directives.
• Identify growth opportunities across key APAC markets and lead execution of new market entries, partnerships, and regional initiatives.
• Serve as the key bridge between Korean HQ leadership and local/regional operations, translating corporate goals into regional action plans.

2. Cross-Functional Operations & P&L Ownership

• Oversee all business operations across APAC markets, ensuring profitability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Manage the region’s full P&L, drive cost control initiatives, and optimize resource allocation across countries.

3. HQ Liaison & Communication

• Maintain regular and effective communication with HQ (in Korea) and Korean expats in the region.
• Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and strategic updates in both Korean and English.
• Ensure local execution aligns with HQ’s standards, cultural expectations, and long-term vision.

4. Leadership & People Management

• Build, manage, and mentor high-performing local and regional teams.
• Support the integration of HQ leadership into regional operations.
• Foster a collaborative, multicultural working environment that reflects both global and local perspectives.

5. Risk Management, Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all operations comply with local laws and global corporate governance.
• Identify risks across operations, finance, and HR, and implement mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and Korean (written and spoken) is mandatory (primary liaison between regional teams and HQ Korea).
• 15+ years of leadership experience in regional or multi-country roles, ideally in APAC.
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-border operations and drive business growth.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate both Korean and international business cultures.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.