Finance Director – Johor Malaysia – Singapore - Manufacturing - European MNC

Executive Search: Our client, a leading European Manufacturing MNC with an established production site in Johor and regional sales activities in Southeast Asia from office in Singapore.

We are looking for a seasoned finance leader to drive financial excellence across plant operations, enhance cost control, and support SEA sales P&L growth. The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and capital investments to enable efficient, scalable, and sustainable production.

The Responsibilities - examples

. Manage a range of finance functions, including accounting, tax, treasury, compliance, and system implementations.

. Serve as the compliance lead for regional entities, handling regulatory filings and ensuring adherence to legal requirements.

. Provide financial support to various business units, assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reviews.

. Deliver clear financial insights and performance metrics for sales teams, including product, customer, and regional data analysis.

. Oversee financial control for sales operations, including cost validation and preparation of budgets and forecasts.

. Manage cost control for manufacturing processes, ensuring cost efficiencies and identifying areas for savings.

. Track capital expenditures and support financial reporting for production expansion initiatives.

. Lead digital transformation efforts in financial reporting through the integration of advanced analytics and system upgrades.

. Collaborate with global teams to support sustainability and compliance initiatives, including environmental reporting and data tracking.

The Requirements:

. 10-15 years finance experience in international or complex settings.

. Broad skills in financial reporting, cost management, compliance, and performance analysis.

. Proficient in ERP and digital tools with strong technical skills.

. Proven leader with a track record of team development and process improvement.

. Daily commute to Johor for business partnering activities.

. Effective communicator skilled in cross-departmental collaboration and stakeholder relationship-building.