Regional Head of Finance APAC

DEUTZ Asia Pacific; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

DEUTZ Asia Pacific is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial operations across the APAC region. This strategic role involves managing budget planning, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and leading a dedicated finance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and be a dynamic leader in a multinational environment, driving efficiency and supporting strategic initiatives.

Benefits

Opportunity for remote work

Dynamic and innovative company culture

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in finance.
• Extensive experience in preparing financial statements.
• Experience in managing reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the annual budget planning and financial closings across APAC.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal group policies.
• Lead the preparation of financial reports and KPI-based performance steering.

Skills

Financial Governance

KPI Development

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Education

Certified finance professional (CPA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP R/3

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

We follow a hybrid work model, typically three days per week in the office and allowing two days per week of remote work.

DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced finance professional to lead and shape our financial operations across the APAC region. This is your opportunity to drive real impact in a well-established yet growing and innovative company.

DEUTZ has recently established a new regional management office in Singapore to strengthen its presence and operations in the APAC (Singapore, Korea, Japan, India, Australia) region. The Head of Finance APAC is a newly created role that will report in the Regional Managing Director APAC based in Singapore.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive the annual budget planning and rolling forecast process – supporting target setting and proactively addressing variances – and ensure smooth execution of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings across the APAC region with specific operational focus on Singapore, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal group policies
• Further develop KPI-based performance steering to enhance financial transparency and operational focus across the region
• Lead the preparation of financial reports, including timely submissions and ad hoc analysis on critical business topics
• Manage and optimize working capital across APAC countries to support business efficiency and cash flow health
• Ensure regional tax compliance in collaboration with Group Tax and tax consultants across APAC countries, including alignment on transfer pricing documentation and strategy
• Play a central role in the finance transformation by overseeing the migration from SAP R/3 and B1 to SAP S/4HANA
• Evaluate and challenge new business opportunities, preparing robust business cases, investment appraisals and financial models
• Standardize and improve finance processes across the region, ensuring alignment with group-wide best practices
• Act as the key finance interface for regional topics with the global HQ in Germany
• Support and guide local entities in delivering efficient, high-quality finance operations as part of a regional service delivery model
• Provide direct leadership to the local finance team, offering guidance, support, and performance development
• Offer functional leadership across the APAC region, supporting Finance Heads in smaller countries with tools, expertise, and coaching
• Partner closely with HR to coordinate payroll cycles, annual merit increases, and bonus calculations
• Champion a high-performance culture by encouraging collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared accountability
• Act as a trusted finance advisor to sub-regional leaders, supporting strategic decision-making with strong financial insight
• Partner with senior leadership to support the transition from a regional to a divisional reporting model to drive strategic alignment and operational efficiency

Your Profile

• Certified finance professional (CPA or equivalent) with at least 7 years of relevant experience, ideally in an international or regional context
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and a strong understanding of financial governance in a corporate setting
• Extensive experience in preparing financial statements and managing reporting processes within a multinational corporate environment
• Experienced in SAP R/3; hands-on knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is a strong advantage
• Proficient in Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite
• Used to work in matrix organization cross-region and cross-business units, with a strong ability to align finance strategy in complex, multi-dimensional environments
• Strong process orientation, with a track record in designing and harmonizing finance workflows across multiple countries
• Skilled in managing complex, cross-regional projects with multiple stakeholders
• Comfortable navigating multicultural environments and able to influence across cultures and functions
• Confident in leading both directly (local team) and indirectly (regional dotted-line structure)
• Effective communicator and team player who builds strong internal and external networks
• Results-driven and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and impact
• Prior industry exposure is a plus, though not a requirement

Why Join Us?

Lead a high-impact role with subregional influence. Work in a globally recognized company, a fast-paced, exciting environment where every day brings new opportunities. Be part of our team that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in an environment that celebrates initiative and expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Send us your detailed application including your notice period and salary expectation via LinkedIn.

DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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