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.