APAC Finance Director-Manufacturing Operations

What You Will Do

• Act as a strategic financial business partner for manufacturing cost center departments/ functions across the APAC region.
• Consolidate, analyze, and report financial and statistical data (including budgeting, cost accounting, general accounting, and financial reporting).
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to support operational management and decision-making.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for relevant cost centers and departments.
• Oversee general ledger maintenance, cost allocations, account reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls.
• Analyze production costs, variances, and trends to identify improvement opportunities and cost savings.
• Collaborate with department heads to define and track key performance indicators and operational drivers.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, financial regulations, and best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior finance staff as needed.

How You Will Do

• Build strong relationships with manufacturing and departmental leadership, ensuring financial alignment with business strategy and objectives.
• Utilize financial systems to capture, consolidate, and analyze transactional and operational data.
• Apply advanced financial and cost accounting concepts to evaluate performance, identify risks, and propose actionable recommendations.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects aimed at process improvements, cost efficiencies, and data quality enhancements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and knowledge-sharing within the finance and operations teams.

Who We Look For

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial management and cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing operations within multinational environments.
• Deep knowledge of financial consolidations, budgeting, reporting, and cost accounting best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge and support business leaders using data-driven analysis and insights.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel; experience with business intelligence tools is an advantage.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail is a must.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to handle ambiguity in a fast-paced regional context.
• Fluent in English and Mandarian.

What You Will Get

• A key leadership role with regional impact, driving the success of APAC manufacturing operations.
• The opportunity to collaborate with an international, high-performing team in a supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities within a global organization committed to operational excellence and employee growth.
• The chance to make a tangible difference by driving financial and operational improvements at scale.