- Collaborative environment with direct access to the top stakeholders
- Chance to make a huge impact in the global organization
About Our Client
Our client is an European MNC that specializes in manufacturing and distributing electronic components, and has presence in parts of Europe, US and Asia. They are looking for a Regional Finance Transformation Lead to drive finance excellence across their Singapore and China offices and plants. The Regional Finance Transformation Lead will drive and execute financial transformation initiatives, working closely with the local Country Directors and Finance teams to improve financial processes, systems, and operations globally. The ideal candidate would be a Finance Controller or Director who has experiences in finance transformation, project management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders across all levels.
Job Description
As a standalone Regional Finance Transformation Controller you will be responsible for leading and executing the financial transformation initiatives for the organization. You will work closely with the local Managing Directors and local Finance Teams to identify opportunities for improving their finance operational processes and systems within Asia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the financial transformation projects to achieve measurable business outcomes and benefits
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our financial processes, systems, and operations
- Identify areas of improvement in our financial processes, systems, operations
- Recommend and implement changes to achieve efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of transformation initiatives with the overall strategic goals of the organization
- Work closely with the CFO and other key business stakeholders to identify opportunities for improving financial operations globally
- Conduct analysis to identify opportunities to improve financial performance and provide recommendations for process improvement and optimization
- Develop and implement plans to mitigate risks associated with financial transformation initiatives
- Monitor and report progress on financial transformation initiatives to stakeholders and senior management
- Assist with the budgeting process by setting up cost prices and linking them to markets/customers
- Serve as a finance subject matter expert for the ERP system and support financial operations across the region
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or any related field
- Over ten years of experience in finance operations, finance change management, process improvement or related roles
- Current or past experience working in a Finance Controlling/Directorship or Head of Finance capacity will be highly beneficial
- Industry experience within manufacturing and plant controllership
- Strong understanding of financial processes, systems and operations
- Prior experience in regional business decision making for large-scale processes
- Excellent project management skills with experience leading transformation projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Good exposure with manufacturing and supply chain processes
- Past experience working with ERP systems, specifically SAP
- Navision experience with BI tools will be highly beneficial
What's on Offer
- Collaborative environment with direct access to the top stakeholders
- Chance to make a huge impact in the global organization
- Regional exposure and opportunities
