Finance Director - Manufacturing (APAC)

Our client, a leader in precision engineering with over 50 years of experience, offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies across industries such as automotive, electronics, and healthcare. With strong R&D investment and part of a global network, employees gain global exposure while driving impactful local projects. They are seeking a Finance Director to join their growing manufacturing team.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established leader in precision engineering with over 50 years of experience. With significant investment in R&D, our client provides exposure to cutting-edge technologies and solutions across diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, and healthcare. As part of a global network, employees benefit from global exposure while contributing to impactful local projects. They are now looking for a manufacturing Finance Director to be part of their growing team.

Description

• Assist the Group CFO in leading the finance team to provide strategic guidance and ensure optimal financial health across the Group.
• Collaborate with leaders to analyze business trends and their impact on financial goals and performance.
• Cascade strategic goals to OBU heads and finance leaders.
• Develop and implement financial strategies in alignment with Group objectives.
• Lead annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Oversee financial analysis, reporting, and ensure accuracy in records.
• Drive comprehensive financial analysis of manufacturing costs, production efficiency, and performance.
• Optimize product profitability, pricing strategies, and cost structures.
• Evaluate capital projects and investments in manufacturing, including financial feasibility.
• Manage cash flow, borrowing needs, and working capital strategies.
• Identify and implement process improvements in financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Assess and mitigate financial risks through effective internal controls.
• Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders like banks, vendors, and auditors.
• Provide leadership to the finance team, ensuring professional growth and high performance.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant accounting experience, with a minimum of 10 years in a managerial role within the manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience in financial management and strategic financial leadership.
• Strong expertise in IFRS, internal controls, manufacturing costing, and management reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations.
• Fluency in Mandarin will be highly beneficial due to the need to liaise with Mandarin-speaking finance staff and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, results-driven, resourceful, and ethical.

Job Offer

• A collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
• Exposure to global operations and the chance to lead and influence cross-border teams.
• Involvement in strategic decision-making and working closely with country leads.
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects in a fast-paced industry.