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

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