Regional Finance Controller

EXECUTIVE COMPASS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in FMCG located in Singapore is seeking a Regional Finance Controller to lead finance governance and performance management across APAC. The role involves financial consolidation, strategic decision support, and enhancing the regional finance team. Candidates should have 8–10 years of finance experience, proficiency in SAP, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and benefits from a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid work arrangement

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including 3 years in regional/business controlling.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, trading, or FMCG industries.
• Strong technical grounding in IFRS/GAAP and consolidation principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead APAC financial consolidation and reporting.
• Drive regional FP&A activities for strategic decision-making.
• Present financial data to the CFO and leadership team.

Skills

Financial consolidation

FP&A activities

Decision-making support

Financial governance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CPA/CA/ACCA) or degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Job description

Our client is a global leader in the FMCG industry. With Singapore serving as their APAC regional hub, the business continues to expand and strengthen its operational footprint. They are now seeking a Regional Finance Controller to lead finance governance, consolidation, statutory compliance, and performance management across APAC entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead APAC financial consolidation and reporting across actuals, budgets, forecasts, and multi‑year plans.
• Drive regional FP&A activities, encompassing scenario planning, variance analysis, and forecasting, to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision‑making.
• Present key KPIs, financial ratios, and business drivers to the CFO and leadership team, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for decision‑making.
• Strengthen financial governance by managing internal controls, audit readiness, and IFRS/GAAP compliance.
• Oversee regional statutory, tax, treasury, cash flow, intercompany, and transfer pricing activities.
• Support SAP transformation initiatives, including ECC‑to‑S/4HANA migration, process simplification, control reinforcement, and reporting automation.
• Develop and lead the regional finance team, enhancing analytical, systems, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Requirements

• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in regional/business controlling or consolidation within a multinational environment.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, trading, or FMCG industries is essential for success in this role, with prior Big 4 experience considered a strong advantage.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/CA/ACCA) or degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Strong technical grounding in IFRS/GAAP and consolidation principles.
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and presentation skills; proactive and hands‑on leadership style.
• Proficiency in SAP; exposure to S/4HANA, finance architecture, governance, or BI tools is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What’s in It for You

• Be part of a globally recognized brand with a strong regional footprint.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a forward‑thinking organization that values talent and initiative.
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, including 13th‑month pay (AWS) and performance‑based bonuses.
• Benefit from a hybrid work arrangement, supporting work‑life balance and productivity.

Please note that only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

Executive Compass Pte Ltd. Co. Registration no.: 202400973R | EA Licence no.: 24S2107 | Reg No. R1110985