Regional Finance Director Southeast Asia, Diversified Conglomerate

Wilson; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational conglomerate in Singapore seeks a Regional Finance Director to oversee financial operations across Southeast Asia. This role involves shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting, professional qualifications like CPA, and at least 12 years of progressive experience, with 5 years in regional leadership. Strong knowledge of the Southeast Asian market is essential. Competitive compensation and a leadership opportunity await.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a regional leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Southeast Asian markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide actionable financial insights for business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Drive process improvements in financial controls and reporting.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Business partnering

Operational excellence

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CFA)

Job description

Our client is a leading multinational conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of business spanning across various sectors. With a strong global footprint and a commitment to innovation, the organisation is seeking an accomplished finance leader to take on the role of Regional Finance Director for Southeast Asia. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive performance across a dynamic and high-growth region.

As the Regional Finance Director, you will oversee all financial operations across multiple markets. You will play a critical role in partnering with regional business leaders and global finance teams to ensure robust financial governance, optimise operational efficiency and support strategic growth initiatives. This is a highly visible leadership role that requires both strategic vision and hands‑on execution.

Key responsibilities include leading regional financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to align with corporate objectives. You will provide actionable financial insights to support business decisions and regional expansion, while ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements, tax regulations and corporate policies. The role also involves driving process improvements, implementing best practices in financial controls and reporting and managing treasury, cash flow, and working capital across multiple entities. Additionally, you will partner with senior leadership on investment evaluations and risk management, while building and mentoring a high‑performing finance team across the region.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CFA being highly desirable. You should bring at least 12 years of progressive finance experience, including a minimum of five years in a regional leadership role. Strong knowledge of Southeast Asian markets and regulatory environments is essential, along with a proven track record in strategic financial planning, business partnering, and operational excellence. Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills are critical.

This role offers the opportunity to lead finance for a dynamic region within a global organization.

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