A Senior Finance Director Asia job has become available at a global retailer in Middle East, North Africa, and Asia with a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors.

About the Senior Finance Director Asia Role:
You will be holding end-to-end responsibility for running finance, procurement and admin functions, and lead and play a key role in strategic direction, as well as commercial decisions for the Asia region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the annual budget and forecasting process for the region
• Manage cash flow for the region and lead discussion with banks to enhance credit lines as per cash flow forecast while ensure utilisation of existing credit lines
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly accounts for all companies in region with commentary highlighting significant issues impacting performance
• Ensure that all business processes and procedures are regularly reviewed and optimal for the changing demands of the business
• Review, report and take appropriate action of debtor and unbilled revenue balances
• Take full responsibility for managing the external audit and tax process in the region
• Demonstrate robust negotiation skills and management of procurement process including tendering, negotiation, and awards for big projects such as store roll out
• Drive a culture of feedback and coaching in the Business Unit by providing feedback on an ongoing basis, identifying development needs, and coaching the employees on the areas of improvement

To succeed in the Senior Finance Director Asia job, you will need to have regional experience in retail, possess sound technical skills as well as the ability to be a Finance Business Partner, adding commercial understanding to key stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy or ACCA/CIMA/CPA and have at least 15 years of relevant work experience in retail
• Proficiency in finance and accounting software, e.g. SAP
• Experience working across multiple levels (including Senior Managerial level) and across functions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multinational, matrix organisation
• Good understanding of and experience in retail operations
• Experience operating in an international environment and managing remote teams. A hands-on approach is essential with experience of leading a finance function
• A proven track record in managing numerous projects at the same time Flexibility for travel across the MENA/ASIA Region

This company is going through an expansion and transformation stage. The transformation programme across the region will look into up-scaling the company for better growth, excellence and revenue.

If you are driven, ambitious, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Regional Finance Director job.

Apply today or email me at yichin.loke@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
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