Regional Financial Controller (Media & Entertainment)

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment firm is seeking a Regional Financial Controller, APAC, who will be responsible for financial controllership activities and overseeing regional financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of finance experience within a multi-national environment, strong stakeholder management skills, and proven leadership in a fast-paced setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those looking to make an impact during a phase of growth.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• CPA/CA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Proven experience handling a regional portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial controllership activities across APAC.
• Oversee regional financial reporting and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

Skills

Financial controllership

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Team management

Education

Degree in Accountancy or ACCA

Job description

The Company

Our client is a leading player in the media and entertainment industry, with a strong and growing presence across the Asia-Pacific region. They are seeking a Regional Financial Controller, APAC to partner the business during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

The Role

Reporting directly to the APAC CFO, this is a high-impact regional role with broad exposure across commercial finance, controllership, and leadership of multi-country finance teams. Your responsibilities include:

• Lead all financial controllership activities across APAC, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and internal controls
• Oversee regional financial reporting, statutory accounts, audits, and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Partner closely with the APAC CFO and regional leadership on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and controls, supporting a fast-paced and evolving business
• Manage and develop regional finance teams, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Act as a key finance stakeholder for regional and global initiatives, including new market entry, restructuring, or transformation projects

Your Profile

As the successful candidate, you will possess a degree in Accountancy or ACCA with the following relevant experience:

• CPA/CA or equivalent qualification preferred
• At least 12 years of experience in finance and accounting within an MN environment, ideally within media, entertainment, technology, or consumer-driven industries
• Proven experience in handling a regional portfolio. International exposure and experience working across cultures within APAC will be a strong advantage.
• Strong background in financial controllership, consolidation, and multi-country reporting
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a hands-on and solutions-oriented mindset
• Nimble, agile, and adaptable, with the ability to manage ambiguity and change effectively
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number STE11639890, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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