Group Finance Director (Global MNC)

We are currently partnering to hire a solid business finance partner who has able commercial acumen coupled with strong controls and governance exposure.

Our client is a global MNC and has its HQ in Singapore. The ideal candidate will be working closely with operating companies to drive growth, strategic initiatives and controls related work and at the same time deal with group level activities.

Extensive travelling to Vietnam may be required.

You will be reporting into the group CFO and work closely with the CEO of the operating companies.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across regional operations
Partner closely with country and business leaders to drive performance tracking and decision support
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, investments, and expansion plans
Provide insights on revenue, cost optimisation, and key business drivers

Business Partnering

Act as a key finance partner to operational teams, particularly in Vietnam
Translate financial data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders
Support commercial decision-making, pricing strategies, and investment evaluations

Internal Controls & Governance

Design, implement, and enhance internal control frameworks across entities
Strengthen financial governance, policies, and compliance processes
Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure robust audit readiness
Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and reporting standards

Regional Exposure

Support cross-border operations
Travel regularly to engage with local finance and operational teams
Ensure alignment of financial practices across markets

Key Requirements

15+ years of experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, controllership with global experience.
Background in Big 4 audit or professionally qualified (CA/CPA/ACCA) is a must
Experience driving business growth, strategic initiatives at the ground level will be a key.
Strong exposure to internal controls, governance, or audit frameworks
Proven ability to operate in a regional or multi-country setup
Experience working with or covering Vietnam is highly preferred
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills