Financial Controller (APAC)

JAC Recruitment Consultant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Consultant is seeking a Financial Controller (APAC) in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The role partners with APAC markets to deliver revenue insights, profitability analysis, and working capital performance, ensuring accurate regional reporting.

You will lead forecasts, budgets and long-term plans, collaborating with regional teams and HQ while driving finance transformation through automation and SAP-based platforms. Open to Malaysian citizens/permanent residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics.
• CPA/ACCA/CFA or equivalent preferred.
• Automation/digital transformation experience advantageous.
• 10+ years in multinational finance roles; FP&A, financial controlling or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Act as finance business partner to APAC markets and units; analyze revenue, profitability, margins and working capital.
• Deliver actionable financial insights to support strategic decisions; identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead forecasts, budgets and long-term plans across APAC; ensure timely updates.

Skills

FP&A

Finance leadership

Analytical

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP Concur

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Financial Controller (APAC)

Location: Shah Alam, Malaysia

About the company

Our client is a globally recognized multinational organization and a market leader in medical and safety technology solutions. With a strong commitment to innovation and protecting lives, the company develops advanced products and services that support healthcare professionals, emergency responders, and industrial workforces worldwide. Known for its high standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence, the organization offers a dynamic and collaborative environment for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted finance business partner to APAC markets and assigned business units, providing analysis and insights on revenue, profitability, margins, and working capital performance.
• Deliver actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making, while proactively identifying business opportunities and potential risks.
• Lead the preparation, review, and challenge of financial forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term business plans across the APAC region.
• Consolidate and analyze regional financial results, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with corporate deadlines.
• Oversee financial reporting activities, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of revenue recognition, expenses, assets, liabilities, and overall financial data.
• Partner closely with regional finance teams, headquarters, and external advisors on accounting, tax, treasury, and compliance matters.
• Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and drive continuous improvements in governance, controls, and financial processes.
• Evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities for cost optimization, cash flow enhancement, process efficiency, and working capital improvement.
• Coordinate and support the preparation of sustainability and ESG-related reporting requirements across the APAC region.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations, to drive business performance and support strategic initiatives.
• Champion finance transformation initiatives by leveraging automation, digitalization, RPA, AI, and other technology-driven solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive the effective utilization of SAP ERP, SAP Concur, and other finance systems to streamline processes and enhance reporting capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Additional qualifications or experience in automation, digital transformation, or process improvement initiatives will be advantageous.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience within multinational corporations, preferably in Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, Financial Controlling, Management Accounting, or Finance Leadership roles.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Sound understanding of IFRS and experience supporting group reporting and consolidation requirements.
• Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders and working closely with business functions to drive financial performance.
• Strong automation mindset with practical experience leveraging AI solutions, automation tools, or digital technologies within finance functions.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP and SAP Concur; exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated track record of leading finance transformation, automation, or process improvement projects.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Additional language capabilities will be considered an advantage.
• Open to Malaysian Citizens and Permanent Residents only.