Regional finance director manufacturing supply chain
Kuala Lumpur
Job Description: Regional Finance Director (APAC Manufacturing Supply Chain)DetailValuePositionRegional Finance DirectorIndustryGlobal ManufacturingScope13+ Plants across APACLocationMalaysia (Regional HQ)Reporting LineGlobal CFO / Regional Managing Director
Position Overview
As the Regional Finance Director, you will be the strategic architect of the finance pillar for our APAC manufacturing operations. Overseeing a sprawling network of 13+ production facilities, you will drive financial excellence, operational transformation, and rigorous cost management.This is a high-visibility role for a dynamic leader with deep regional plant exposure who can navigate complex supply chains and deliver actionable insights to executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Regional Leadership- Network Strategy: Partner with the Global CFO to define APAC manufacturing strategies, including footprint expansion, plant rationalization, and capital allocation.
- Operational Transformation: Lead the "Finance of the Future" agenda by implementing standardized ERP platforms (e.g., SAP) and migrating transactional tasks to Shared Service Centers
- Business Partnering: Act as the primary financial advisor to the Regional Operations Director, evaluating the financial feasibility of new product innovations and factory capacity increases.
- Costing Excellence: Drive regional standardization of product costing, production variance analysis, and transfer pricing strategies across all 13 plants.
- Profitability Optimization: Lead "Margin over Volume" initiatives, identifying low-margin SKUs for rationalization to protect regional P&L health.
- Inventory & CAPEX: Oversee multi-million dollar CAPEX proposals and implement robust inventory controls (SOX404) to mitigate obsolescence and optimize working capital.
- Consolidation & Reporting: Attest to the accuracy of regional consolidated financial statements and present monthly operational review decks to global HQ.
- Compliance & Risk: Ensure all 13 plants remain compliant with local tax regulations, IFRS/MFRS standards, and internal control frameworks
- Tax Strategy: Support regional tax planning, including withholding tax (WHT) optimization and the realization of government-specific tax incentives (e.g., MIDA).
- Professional Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (FCCA, CPA, or MIA) with an MBA or Master of Finance preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 18–20 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 8 years in a Regional Finance Director or Financial Controller role overseeing multiple manufacturing sites.
- Regional Depth: Proven track record in managing diverse teams across the APAC region (including emerging markets like Vietnam, Indonesia, or India).
- Technical Mastery: Expert knowledge of SAP (FI-CO, MM, PP modules) and Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Soft Skills: A highly dynamic and resilient leader with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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