Regional Financial Controller (Finance Business Partner)

The Company
Our client is a leading ship management organisation with strong regional operations across Asia. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Regional Controller to partner the business and drive financial performance across the region.

The Role

Reporting to the GM Finance, you will lead a team of vessel controllers and act as a strategic finance partner to regional leadership. You will play a key role in driving performance, supporting profitable growth, and strengthening financial governance across the business.

Business Partnering & Strategic Finance

• Offer forward-looking, insight-led analysis of regional and customer financial performance
• Serve as a trusted finance advisor to regional leadership on commercial and operational decisions
• Work closely with operations and commercial teams to integrate finance into business decision-making
• Provide clear, actionable insights on regional performance against targets

Commercial & Performance Management

• Evaluate customer and business profitability, with a focus on pricing and cost levers
• Contribute to pricing decisions, contract discussions, and commercial structuring
• Offer financial perspective and constructive challenge on strategic and operational matters
• Establish performance benchmarks to uncover margin improvement opportunities

Planning & Analysis

• Lead the regional budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast cycle
• Strengthen consistency and reliability across financial planning processes
• Champion the use of data and digital tools to improve insight and decision support

Risk, Controls & Governance

• Maintain robust financial controls, governance standards, and risk management practices
• Proactively assess financial and commercial risks and work with stakeholders on mitigation plans
• Drive ongoing improvements in reporting quality, processes, and service delivery

Leadership

• Manage and develop a regional team of vessel controllers
• Act as a finance representative in customer and key stakeholder interactions where needed

Your Profile

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following relevant skills sets and experience:

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or ACCA (CA/CPA preferred)
• Minimum 12 years' experience in FP&A and finance business partnering
• Proven track record in commercial finance and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities
• Experience in contracts, pricing, and customer profitability analysis
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

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