Regional Finance Manager APAC

JOHNSON & JOHNSON INTERNATIONAL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Singapore is seeking a Regional Finance Manager. In this role, you will lead the financial planning cycle for the APAC region, providing strategic insights and managing financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting and at least 7 years of experience in finance leadership roles. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence financial performance across the Asia Pacific region.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive finance business experience.
• Prior experience working as a Finance Manager providing financial leadership.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the region’s full financial planning cycle.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and fact-based analytics.
• Oversee Pharm Asia Pacific Regional Office controllership.

Skills

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

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