SEA Finance Director (FMCG)

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG company is seeking a high-calibre Finance Director to lead its Southeast Asia business. This pivotal role requires extensive finance experience, ensuring optimal governance and driving financial performance across multiple markets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a strategic mindset, ready to impact the company's financial agenda significantly.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years’ finance experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead across borders and operate in complex matrix environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEA financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.
• Oversee statutory compliance, financial controls, and risk governance across three markets.
• Deliver insights on margin improvement and cost efficiency.

Skills

FP&A

commercial finance

cross-functional business partnering

strategic mindset

leadership presence

Job description

Confidential Search: Finance Director, Southeast Asia

A global FMCG company is hiring a high-calibre Finance Director to lead its Southeast Asia business. This is a critical leadership role within the Asia structure, reporting directly to the regional MD and functionally to the Asia CFO.

The mandate: drive financial performance, elevate decision-making, and strengthen governance. As the most senior finance leader in-market, you will own the full finance agenda across FP&A, compliance, and business partnering, while shaping commercial outcomes and supporting operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SEA financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
• Partner with the GM and commercial leads on strategic priorities, pricing, and resource allocation
• Oversee statutory compliance, financial controls, and risk governance across three markets
• Align SEA finance initiatives with Asia and global stakeholders
• Deliver insights on margin improvement, cost efficiency, and P&L optimisation
• Support regional systems upgrades, process transformation, and business model innovation

Key Requirements

• 10–15+ years’ finance experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles within FMCG industries (must -have)
• Strong foundation in FP&A, commercial finance, and cross-functional business partnering
• Proven ability to lead across borders and operate in complex matrix environments
• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and delivering measurable business impact
• Strategic mindset, operational discipline, and strong leadership presence

This is a confidential mandate. The client company name would not be discussed at the preliminary stage.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Liew Foo Kin
EA Reg No: R1982421