Regional Finance Operations Director

About the role

A recruitment firm is representing a multinational retail business with a strong store and online presence in Southeast Asia. The Regional Finance Operations Director owns finance and logistics for the markets, partners the General Manager and sits on the market leadership team. It suits a finance leader who has also run supply chain or operations and wants the full picture.

Key responsibilities

• Partner the General Manager and leadership team on performance and growth
• Own reporting, close, cash flow and working capital across both markets
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning
• Evaluate investments and business cases on payback and return
• Run audit, tax, statutory and regulatory compliance
• Lead logistics: inventory, availability, fulfilment and cost, with providers and regional supply chain
• Lead and build the finance and operations team

Required profile

• Significant finance leadership experience in multinational retail or consumer businesses
• Degree in accounting or finance; CA, CPA or ACCA is a plus
• Experience leading logistics, supply chain or operations in retail
• Strong grasp of controls, audit, tax and compliance
• Growth mindset with new technology, stakeholder management and communication skills with senior leaders

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• SAP and supply chain systems are a plus

What we offer

• Senior package: competitive base plus bonus, plus strong staff benefits
• Office-based in Singapore with travel within the region