Financial Controller – Commodity Trading

About the role

The client, a leading player in commodity trading, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the regional finance function. You will manage a team and ensure robust financial governance across trading activities.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee group consolidation, financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Manage cash flow, inter‑company transfers and mark‑to‑market reporting for trading desks.
• Maintain financial controls over trade finance covenants and commodity transactions.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings (including transfer pricing and BEPS) and statutory requirements.
• Prepare dashboards, board packs and executive presentations.
• Drive process‑streamlining and system‑enhancement initiatives.
• Partner with senior management to support business expansion projects.

Required profile

• Degree or ACCA qualification with at least 10 years of finance, accounting and tax experience.
• Regional exposure in APAC and prior experience in trade finance or trade operations.
• Proven background in commodity trading.
• Hands‑on, meticulous, agile and accountable with strong communication skills.
• Big‑4 audit experience or exposure to structured finance/private equity is a plus.

Required skills

• Transfer Pricing
• BEPS
• Trade Finance
• Trade Operations
• Commodity Trading
• Financial Consolidation
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Flow Management
• Intercompany Transfers
• Mark‑to‑Market Reporting
• Financial Controls
• Process Streamlining
• System Enhancement