Regional Finance Director, EPD APAC

Abbott Laboratories Pte Ltd

Singapore

On-site

SGD 320,000 - 520,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Job summary

Abbott Laboratories Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Regional Finance Director to lead a geographically dispersed APAC finance and demand planning organization, partnering with the Divisional Vice President for APAC to drive sustainable growth, profitability, cash flow optimization, and value creation across 11 affiliate markets with ~USD 635 million in annual revenue.

The role demands strategic leadership for planning, governance, risk, and finance talent development while supporting

Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience within multinational organizations.
Significant experience leading regional finance organizations across multiple countries and cultures.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior commercial and operational leaders.
Strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering, forecasting, strategic planning, and performance management.
Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, FMCG, consumer healthcare, or similarly regulated industries preferred.
Proven track record in leading organizational transformation and developing high‑performing teams.
Experience managing demand planning, S&OP, inventory management, and working capital optimization.
Strong understanding of multinational governance and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual Plan, quarterly Latest Best Estimate (LBE), Strategic Plan, and Long-Range Planning (LRP) processes across the region.
Establish robust forecasting methodologies that improve predictability, transparency, and business decision-making.
Monitor regional performance against revenue, profitability, margin, expense, cash flow, and working capital objectives.
Drive accountability for financial commitments through rigorous performance reviews and business operating mechanisms.
Identify risks and opportunities proactively and recommend corrective actions to ensure delivery of business objectives.
Develop and implement financial KPIs and dashboards to enhance business insights and operational effectiveness.
Maintain a strong control environment consistent with Abbott policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Oversee internal and external audit processes and ensure timely remediation of findings.

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning

Business Partnering

Commercial Acumen

Performance Management

Capital Allocation

Value Creation

M&A Evaluation

Risk Management

Leadership

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline

MBA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, CA or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Job Function

The Regional Finance Director serves as a key member of the APAC Leadership Team and acts as the principal finance business partner to the Divisional Vice President, APAC. The role provides strategic leadership for all financial planning, business performance management, demand planning, governance, risk management, and finance talent development across the Asia Pacific region.

The position is accountable for driving sustainable growth, profitability, cash flow optimization, and value creation across 11 affiliate markets representing approximately USD 635 million in annual revenue. The role ensures robust financial stewardship while supporting commercial decision-making, portfolio optimization, supply chain efficiency, and long‑term strategic planning.

The Regional Finance Director leads a geographically dispersed finance and demand planning organization, fostering a culture of accountability, business partnership, continuous improvement, and compliance with Abbott policies and external regulatory requirements.

Core Job Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

Serve as trusted advisor and strategic partner to the APAC Divisional Vice President and affiliate General Managers.
Influence business strategy through insightful financial analysis, scenario planning, risk assessment, and performance management.
Drive strategic decision making related to growth investments, portfolio prioritization, pricing strategies, market expansion, acquisitions, divestitures, and business development opportunities.
Challenge assumptions and provide objective financial perspectives to maximize shareholder value and sustainable business growth.
Actively participate in APAC Leadership Team discussions, contributing to strategic direction and organizational priorities.

Financial Planning & Performance Management

Lead the annual Plan, quarterly Latest Best Estimate (LBE), Strategic Plan, and Long-Range Planning (LRP) processes across the region.
Establish robust forecasting methodologies that improve predictability, transparency, and business decision-making.
Monitor regional performance against revenue, profitability, margin, expense, cash flow, and working capital objectives.
Drive accountability for financial commitments through rigorous performance reviews and business operating mechanisms.
Identify risks and opportunities proactively and recommend corrective actions to ensure delivery of business objectives.
Develop and implement financial KPIs and dashboards to enhance business insights and operational effectiveness.

Commercial Finance & Value Creation

Partner with commercial leadership to drive profitable growth and sustainable market expansion.
Lead financial evaluation of commercial investments, promotional effectiveness, new product launches, pricing initiatives, and business development opportunities.
Drive optimization of gross margin and operating margin through disciplined resource allocation and investment prioritization.
Support portfolio strategy by assessing product profitability, lifecycle management opportunities, and market attractiveness.
Deliver actionable insights that improve resource deployment and maximize return on investment across APAC markets.

Demand Planning, Supply Chain & Working Capital

Provide executive oversight of regional demand planning and forecasting processes.
Lead collaboration between Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Affiliate teams to improve forecast accuracy and inventory management.
Drive initiatives to optimize working capital, inventory turns, service levels, and cash generation.
Support regional S&OP processes through financial integration and performance analytics.
Ensure financial implications of supply chain decisions are fully understood and incorporated into decision-making.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Maintain a strong control environment consistent with Abbott policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with internal control standards, local regulations, and corporate financial policies.
Lead financial risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring activities across APAC.
Oversee internal and external audit processes and ensure timely remediation of findings.
Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, transparency, and ethical business conduct.
Ensure effective governance around financial reporting, decision‑making, contracting, and investment approvals.

Organizational Leadership & Talent Development

Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing regional finance and demand planning organization.
Build organizational capabilities aligned with future business requirements and succession planning needs.
Create a strong culture of inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Identify and develop high‑potential talent while driving engagement and retention across the finance organization.
Champion finance functional excellence through best practice sharing, capability building, and process standardization.

Business Transformation & Continuous Improvement

Lead finance transformation initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Drive adoption of digital technologies, automation, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled decision support tools.
Simplify processes and strengthen operating discipline across planning, reporting, and performance management activities.
Promote standardization and harmonization of finance processes across APAC affiliates.
Support enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives and change management programs.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

Leads 5 direct reports and +30 indirect reports across APAC finance and demand planning organizations.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
MBA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, CA or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.

Experience

Minimum 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience within multinational organizations.
Significant experience leading regional finance organizations across multiple countries and cultures.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior commercial and operational leaders.
Strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering, forecasting, strategic planning, and performance management.
Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, FMCG, consumer healthcare, or similarly regulated industries preferred.
Proven track record in leading organizational transformation and developing high‑performing teams.
Experience managing demand planning, S&OP, inventory management, and working capital optimization.
Strong understanding of multinational governance and compliance frameworks.

Key Competencies

Business & Financial Leadership