Regional Financial Controller APAC

Korn Ferry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global developer of hyperscale data centers seeks a Regional Financial Controller to oversee financial operations across multiple APAC sites. The role demands expertise in financial reporting and compliance, including leadership of finance teams and strategic business partnering to drive performance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Senior finance professional with strong regional exposure.
• Proven track record in complex, multi-entity environments.
• Solid grounding in IFRS and local reporting standards across APAC.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of financial reporting, compliance for APAC entities.
• Implementation of internal control environment, audits, risk remediation.
• Oversight of tax and regulatory filings.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Operational finance execution

Process improvement

Job description

Regional Financial Controller, APAC

Location: Asia Pacific (flexible within region)

Industry: Data Center / Digital Infrastructure

A leading global developer and operator of hyperscale data centers is expanding rapidly across key metropolitan hubs in the Asia Pacific region. In support of this growth, we are seeking a seasoned and agile Regional Financial Controller to help drive financial oversight, operational governance, and commercial performance across multiple APAC sites.

This is a critical leadership role reporting to the Group Financial Controller. The successful candidate will oversee the financial accounting, statutory compliance, and internal controls of two operational sites, with responsibilities extending to finance setup for new markets, stakeholder management, and business partnering.

What you will be driving

• Full ownership of financial reporting, closing, and compliance for multiple APAC entities, ensuring alignment with IFRS, local GAAP, and Group standards
• Implementation and maintenance of a robust internal control environment, including audits, reconciliations, and risk remediation
• Oversight of tax and regulatory filings, working closely with local authorities and the Group tax team to manage compliance and audit processes
• Leadership of local finance teams, fostering collaboration with FP&A, Group Finance, and Centers of Excellence
• Operational finance execution, including vendor management, accounts receivable, and working capital improvement
• Strategic business partnering with FP&A to monitor site performance, manage capital and cost planning, and support liquidity and forecasting activities
• Leading finance setup for new site launches, ensuring readiness, compliance, and operational continuity
• Driving process improvement and systems optimization, enabling scalability and financial integrity across the region

What we are looking for

• A senior finance professional with strong regional exposure and a proven track record in complex, multi-entity environments
• Experience in infrastructure, data centers, real assets, or high-growth technology businesses preferred
• Solid grounding in IFRS and local reporting standards across APAC markets
• Adept at managing teams across countries and time zones, with strong stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable operating in both strategic and tactical spaces
• A mindset geared toward transformation, able to drive standardization, automation, and operational efficiency at scale

This is a high-impact role with significant visibility and influence across regional and global stakeholders. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape finance operations in a mission-critical industry, we would love to hear from you.