Chief Financial Officer - APAC

Role Overview

The Chief Financial Officer APAC is a key member of the ALT (Asia Pacific Leadership Team), responsible for driving financial strategy, governance, and performance across the organization. The role acts as a strategic partner to the CEO - APAC and business leadership team to enable sustainable growth, operational excellence and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Member of the Asia Pacific Leadership Team:

· Shape and execute the overall business strategy in alignment with organizational goals.

· Foster a culture of performance, accountability, and engagement across the organization.

· Act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the CEO – APAC in steering the Region.

As CFO – APAC:

1. Financial Strategy & Business Performance

· Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the organization.

· Provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions, pricing, and growth initiatives.

· Drive performance management through robust financial analysis and reporting.

2. Operational Efficiency & Transformation

· Enhance cost discipline, productivity, and operational efficiency across functions.

· Lead business transformation initiatives, including cost optimization and process improvement.

· Drive standardization and scalability of finance processes and shared services.

3. Financial Governance, Risk & Compliance

· Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting.

· Oversee enterprise risk management (ERM) and internal controls framework.

· Ensure compliance with applicable financial, tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.

· Act as a key interface with the Board and Audit Committee where required.

4. Capital Allocation & Balance Sheet Management

· Define and execute capital allocation strategy, including capex, M&A, and working capital optimization.

· Drive M&A activities including due diligence, valuation, integration, and synergy tracking.

· Ensure optimal balance sheet structure to support growth and shareholder value.

5. People & Organization Leadership

· Build and lead a high-performing APAC finance organization.

· Develop leadership pipeline and succession planning for critical roles.

· Strengthen capability of finance teams to act as strategic business partners.

· Foster a unified “one finance organization” mindset across geographies.

Scope

Geographical Scope: Asia Pacific

Qualifications & Skills

· Education: Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.

· Finance Expertise: Strong background in FP&A, financial control, risk management, and business partnering.

· Industry Experience: Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or similar sectors preferred.

· Leadership & Ownership: Proven ability to lead large, diverse, and geographically dispersed teams.

· Digital & Strategic Capability: Experience in digital transformation, automation, and business model innovation.