Group Financial Controller

Company Overview 

A private equity-backed energy infrastructure group operating across Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific, focused on delivering clean energy and EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning) projects.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Consolidation & Financial Reporting

• Lead monthly and annual financial closings across multiple regional entities, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, China, and Bangladesh.
  
• Manage inter company transactions and ensure compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), while preparing reports for the board and coordinating external audits.
  

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Spearhead the annual budget, strategic planning, and quarterly rolling forecasts.
  
• Develop financial scenarios and variance analyses to support investor and executive decision-making.
  

Project Finance (EPCC)

• Manage the financial control of large-scale energy projects by monitoring budgets, project costing, revenue milestones, and capital expenditures.
  
• Ensure standardized financial reporting for projects using ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
  

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Consolidate and monitor cash flow across all subsidiaries.
  
• Oversee banking operations, inter company loans, and ensure adherence to regional debt facility requirements.
  

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Strengthen internal control frameworks group-wide.
  
• Manage tax compliance (CIT, GST, VAT) across key jurisdictions, and support regional audit and transfer pricing processes.
  

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with business leaders to guide investment and operational decisions.
  
• Present financial insights to investors, auditors, and strategic partners.
  

Finance Systems & Digital Transformation

• Drive digital finance initiatives including ERP implementations and dashboard reporting (e.g., Power BI).
  
• Standardize financial processes and controls across regional offices.
  

Requirement

• Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance with professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ACA).
  
• Experience: 8–15 years in finance with at least 5 years in group consolidation or project finance, preferably in energy, infrastructure, or EPCC industries across Southeast Asia.
  
• Technical Proficiency: Strong in IFRS, project costing, financial modeling, ERP systems, and inter company accounting.
  
• Leadership: Proven track record in leading multi-country finance teams and process improvement initiatives.
  
• Commercial Acumen: Familiar with the energy value chain (power, renewable, gas), with the ability to challenge financial assumptions and enhance profitability.
  
• Mobility: Willingness to travel within Southeast Asia.