Regional Finance Controller (Distribution)

Regional Leadership Exposure
High-impact role with Strategic Visibility

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international distribution and trading organisation with a strong global footprint and a regional headquarters in Singapore.

With decades of operational excellence, the business has built a robust and disciplined financial foundation, serving a broad network of customers across multiple regions including APAC, Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

Job Description

Reporting to senior leadership, this is a newly created regional role combining financial controllership and strategic business partnering responsibilities across multiple international markets.

Financial Controllership & Governance

Oversee finance operations across regional entities, ensuring alignment with group policies and reporting standards
Lead management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis
Strengthen internal controls, corporate governance and financial policies across regions
Drive working capital management, including inventory, receivables and payables optimisation
Oversee statutory reporting, audits, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
Support implementation of structured frameworks including internal audit and compliance processes

Business Partnering

Act as a trusted finance advisor to regional business leaders, providing insights on profitability and operational performance
Partner closely with stakeholders to challenge assumptions and improve commercial decision-making
Identify key value drivers across supply chain, inventory and operational efficiency

Investment & Strategic Finance

Support evaluation of investment opportunities, including M&A and expansion projects
Conduct financial modelling, due diligence and feasibility assessments
Provide strategic insights on growth opportunities across new markets

The Successful Applicant

Degree in Accounting, Finance with professional qualification (e.g. CA/CPA)
At least 10 years of relevant experience, ideally with a foundation in Big 4 or audit environment
Strong experience in regional finance management, statutory reporting and internal controls
Proven ability to operate as a commercial finance business partner
Experience in distribution, trading, or supply chain-driven environments is advantageous
Exposure to investment analysis, due diligence or corporate finance activities is preferred
Strong stakeholder management and ability to work across diverse international teams

What's on Offer

Opportunity to take on a high-impact regional leadership role with visibility to senior management
Be part of a growing, financially strong organisation with clear expansion plans
Exposure to strategic projects, including M&A and regional growth initiatives
Stable and structured environment with strong governance and leadership

Contact

Dione Ng (Lic No:R1873810 / EA no:18S9099)

Quote job ref

JN-072026-7057580

Phone number

+65 6643 9736