Chief Financial Officer APAC
Job Summary
The Chief Financial Officer APAC is a key member of the Asia Pacific Leadership Team responsible for driving financial strategy, governance, and performance. This role acts as a strategic partner to the CEO to enable sustainable growth and long-term value creation. The position oversees financial planning, operational efficiency, risk management, and capital allocation across the region.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting.
- Drive operational efficiency and business transformation.
- Manage financial governance, risk, and compliance.
- Execute capital allocation and M&A activities.
- Lead and develop high-performing finance teams.
Required Skills
- Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/MBA
- CPA or CMA certification preferred
- Expertise in FP&A and risk management
- Experience in digital transformation
- Proven leadership in regional teams
Job Details
### Key Responsibilities
As a Member of the Asia Pacific Leadership Team:
- Shape and execute the overall business strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
- Foster a culture of performance, accountability, and engagement across the organization.
- Act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the CEO – APAC in steering the Region.
As CFO – APAC:
1. Financial Strategy & Business Performance
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the organization.
- Provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions, pricing, and growth initiatives.
- Drive performance management through robust financial analysis and reporting.
2. Operational Efficiency & Transformation
- Enhance cost discipline, productivity, and operational efficiency across functions.
- Lead business transformation initiatives, including cost optimization and process improvement.
- Drive standardization and scalability of finance processes and shared services.
3. Financial Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting.
- Oversee enterprise risk management (ERM) and internal controls framework.
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial, tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.
- Act as a key interface with the Board and Audit Committee where required.
4. Capital Allocation & Balance Sheet Management
- Define and execute capital allocation strategy, including capex, M&A, and working capital optimization.
- Drive M&A activities including due diligence, valuation, integration, and synergy tracking.
- Ensure optimal balance sheet structure to support growth and shareholder value.
5. People & Organization Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing APAC finance organization.
- Develop leadership pipeline and succession planning for critical roles.
- Strengthen capability of finance teams to act as strategic business partners.
- Foster a unified “one finance organization” mindset across geographies.
### Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
- Finance Expertise: Strong background in FP&A, financial control, risk management, and business partnering.
- Industry Experience: Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or similar sectors preferred.
- Leadership & Ownership: Proven ability to lead large, diverse, and geographically dispersed teams.
- Digital & Strategic Capability: Experience in digital transformation, automation, and business model innovation.