Sr. Director, Finance

West Pharmaceutical Services; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in Singapore leads the Asia Pacific finance functions, accountable for accounting close, tax, treasury and FP&A across the region. The Senior Director partners with senior stakeholders to drive performance and strategic investments, in a global matrix environment.

The role manages a team of ~20 across four countries, ensuring US GAAP compliance, strong controls, and continuous improvement, while aligning with West's global value stream. Hybrid onsite 3 days/week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting close, tax, treasury, and FP&A for APAC.
• Ensure US GAAP, SOX compliance across APAC entities.
• Partner with VP Commercial on regional performance insights.
• Coordinate annual budget and quarterly forecasts for APAC locations and entities.
• Develop talent and manage a team across four countries.
• Collaborate with Corporate Treasury on FX, cash flow and banking activities.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

BPC

BI/BW

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

BPC

BI/BW

Job description

Description

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

Reporting to the VP Finance & Chief Accounting Officer, this leader is responsible for all financial activities in the Asia Pacific region, including the accounting close and reporting, tax and treasury execution, and FP&A business partnering. The Sr Director, Finance APAC participates in strategic planning decisions affecting the APAC business, including financial review of all investment decisions and customer growth opportunities. The position requires both a strong business acumen and accounting background, with experience of operating in a global matrix environment with a wide range of senior operational, finance and corporate stakeholders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate execution of financial controls and all accounting activities, including but not limited to general ledger, cost & inventory accounting, fixed assets, credit & collections, and accounts payable at all manufacturing plants (4) and legal entities operating in the Asia Pacific region ensuring alignment with our global processes.
• Overall responsibility for US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and West financial policy compliance for the legal entities and locations in the Asia Pacific Region.
• Oversee the development of standard costs, analysis of variances, and valuation of inventory balances, in line with our Corporate process and policies.
• Primary business partner to the VP Commercial, APAC, including analysis and insights into Commercial performance in the region while ensuring close alignment with West’s global finance commercial team.
• Coordinates and executes the annual budget process and quarterly forecasting for locations and legal entities in the APAC region, in line with the Corporate and Segment FP&A timeline and guidelines.
• Provides financial analysis of strategic investment decisions, including capital spending and product transfers, for manufacturing plants within the region that aligns with Wests global value stream strategy.
• Proactively review and develop opportunities to drive customer growth in the region, including analyzing long-term agreements and ensuring business needs are met.
• In close coordination with the Corporate Treasury team, and in compliance with local regulations, develops and executes plans to manage Treasury activities in the Asia Pacific Region, including FX, cashflow and banking activities.
• Support global tax initiatives that may impact the Asia Pacific Region.
• Manage a team of approximately 20 reports (4-5 direct reports) in 4 countries. Develop group talent, ensuring succession planning candidates are identified for key roles.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance
• Experience: 12+ years of relevant experience in Accounting/Finance
• Strong knowledge of US accounting principles

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience working in the Asia Pacific market for multi-national organizations
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with all levels in the organization, and operate in a highly matrixed role, including strategic partnering across teams, functions and layers.
• Working knowledge of SAP products, including S/4 HANA (or legacy ERP version), BPC and BI/BW.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees.

Travel Requirements

20%: Up to 52 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

What We Offer

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week

Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.

Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.