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VP Finance (APAC)

Singapore Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Our client, a leading European industrial manufacturing group with a significant global footprint, is seeking a Vice President, Finance, APAC to lead the full finance function across a diverse and growing region. This is a strategic leadership role overseeing both regional sales operations and manufacturing sites, requiring a seasoned finance executive with strong commercial instincts and hands‑on operational capability.
  • Driving innovation and operational excellence across APAC.
  • Shape the finance agenda for a high‑growth region

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established organisation operating within the industrial/manufacturing sector. It has a strong presence in the APAC region and is known for delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions to its clients.

Job Description

  • Lead end‑to‑end regional finance management, covering commercial sales operations, manufacturing plants, supply chain, and shared services.
  • Serve as a strategic business partner to regional leadership, driving financial performance, cost optimisation, and value creation across all business units.
  • Oversee regional FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning, ensuring robust financial governance and accuracy.
  • Strengthen commercial decision‑making through rigorous pricing analysis, margin management, working capital optimisation, and ROI assessment of investment proposals.
  • Provide financial leadership across regional manufacturing operations, ensuring product costing, plant performance metrics, inventory controls, and operational KPIs are well‑managed.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performance finance team across multiple countries.
  • Represent APAC finance at the global level with strong executive presence, influencing group-wide initiatives and driving alignment.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven track record as a senior finance leader (e.g., Finance Director, VP Finance) within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or related sectors.
  • Strong experience managing complex regional operations, including both commercial sales structures and manufacturing entities.
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen, comfortable working closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and GM-level stakeholders.
  • Operationally hands-on with the ability to deep dive when necessary, while still operating effectively at strategic and executive levels.
  • Experienced in managing transformation, process improvement, and strengthening financial controls across multi‑country environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, executive maturity, and the ability to influence across cultures.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to shape and elevate the finance agenda for a high-performing region.
  • Work closely with global leadership in a company known for engineering excellence and innovation.
  • Lead a diverse team across a dynamic, high‑growth APAC market.
Contact
Eugenia NG (Lic No: R1108105 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6964497
Phone number
+65 6541 9961

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Financial Director / CFO
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eugenia NG (Lic No: R1108105 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6541 9961
Job Reference
JN-032026-6964497
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.