Regional Finance Director

APAC Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Regional Finance Director based in Singapore. The role requires a Chartered Accountant with a strong academic background and at least 5 years of finance leadership experience in multinational environments. Responsibilities include overseeing corporate finance functions, driving financial planning, and building strong relationships with financial institutions. This opportunity offers the chance to shape financial strategy while being hands-on, with potential for succession and exposure to high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with strong academic background.
• At least 5 years of finance leadership experience in multinational environments.
• Expertise in treasury, tax, risk management, and commercial/M&A activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct financial resources to ensure financial health.
• Oversee compliance with regulations, accounting standards, and governance.
• Drive financial planning and risk management.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a strategic leader who remains hands‑on, driving operational excellence and building high‑performing teams.

Client Details

Our client is a well‑established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering complex, large‑scale projects across Asia. The company operates in an asset‑intensive environment, managing long‑term contracts that provide a stable and predictable revenue base. We are now looking for a Regional Finance Director as part of the organisation's senior leadership team.

Description

• Lead and direct the organisation's financial resources to safeguard both short‑term and long‑term financial health.
• Oversee corporate finance functions and ensure compliance with regulations, accounting standards, and governance requirements.
• Drive financial planning and risk management while shaping the organisation's capital structure to support growth.
• Evaluate major business activities including acquisitions, investments, capital expenditure, and divestitures to ensure financial viability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, analysts, and financial institutions.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and regulatory filings.
• Supervise and develop finance teams while enhancing systems and processes to improve efficiency and reliability.

Profile

• Chartered Accountant with a strong academic background. A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, and a master's degree or MBA is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of finance leadership experience in multinational environments, managing cross‑border teams ideally in a project‑based industry.
• Well‑rounded expertise in treasury, tax, risk management, internal controls, and commercial or M&A activities.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills combined with excellent communication abilities.
• A leader who can think strategically while remaining hands‑on in execution.
• Excellent communication skills and a track record of building trusted relationships across diverse teams.

Job Offer

This role offers the chance to shape financial strategy while staying close to the operational heartbeat of the business. It is a unique opportunity for a finance leader who thrives on both big‑picture thinking and practical delivery. The position provides succession potential, exposure to high‑value projects, and close collaboration with the executive team.