Regional Finance Manager APAC

Johnson & Johnson Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Singapore is seeking a Regional Finance Manager. The role involves leading the financial planning cycle, providing strategic financial guidance, and overseeing financial controllership. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in finance/accounting and at least 7 years of progressive finance experience, including prior managerial roles. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive finance business experience.
• Prior experience as a Finance Manager with team leadership.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the region's full financial planning cycle.
• Partner with management for strategic financial guidance.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly closing and financial reporting.
• Manage business plan and actuals submissions.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and business case evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with governance processes and policies.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic decision support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

CPA/CMA (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Regional Finance Manager plays a key role in APAC IM Regional Finance, leading core FP&A activities and overseeing controllership for the Pharm Asia Pacific Regional Office. The role supports regional leadership with P&L and Balance Sheet reporting, analysis, and insights, while managing the regional financial calendar across actuals, business planning, and latest-thinking forecasts.

In addition, you will partner closely with APAC IM Headquarters to deliver financial insights and support strategic decision‑making. This role reports to the Regional Senior Finance Manager and leading one team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the region’s full financial planning cycle, including business plan, target setting, latest forecasts, and recurring business reviews, ensuring clear visibility of risks, opportunities, and required actions.
• Partner directly with APAC and regional management teams to provide strategic financial guidance, fact‑based analytics, and decision support across key business decisions.
• Oversee Pharm Asia Pacific Regional Office controllership, including monthly/quarterly closing, financial reporting, and forecast consolidation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong governance.
• Manage APAC business plan/actuals/latest thinking forecast submissions and coordinate regional calendar guidance to clusters, clarifying global submission requirements.
• Coordinate P&L and Balance Sheet planning and deliver Budget vs Actuals analyses; lead Free Cash Flow (FCF) reviews in partnership with the Group CFO.
• Conduct ad‑hoc financial analysis, business case evaluations, external benchmarking, and strategic insights to support regional decision‑making and strengthen financial performance.
• Ensure full compliance with J&J governance processes, global financial policies (WWP), and quarterly SOX requirements; collaborate with controllership and compliance teams to ensure strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting and CPA/CMA is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive finance business experience.
• Prior experience working as a Finance Manager providing financial leadership and developing high performing teams.
• Proven experience in partnering with leaders and influencing at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead teams in a complex environment and develop those individuals to meet the future needs of the business (preferred people management experience).
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills required to successfully work in a global, matrixed team environment.
• Able to work independently and to adapt to changes in a dynamic business environment.