Finance Controller (Greenfield Manufacturing Setup)

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller to lead the establishment of the finance and accounting function for a new manufacturing operation in Thailand. This is a greenfield opportunity where you will play a key role in setting up financial processes, internal controls, compliance frameworks, and reporting systems while partnering closely with local and global leadership to support the company's long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting Operations

Establish and manage the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions for the Thailand entity.
Develop accounting policies, financial procedures, and internal controls in accordance with local regulations and group policies.
Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare management reports, financial statements, and variance analyses for local and regional management.

Greenfield Setup

Lead the finance workstream during the company setup, including legal entity establishment, accounting infrastructure, ERP implementation, banking relationships, and financial governance.
Design scalable finance processes and standard operating procedures to support future business expansion.
Work closely with cross-functional teams during factory setup and operational ramp-up.

Costing & Manufacturing Finance

Develop and implement standard costing and product costing methodologies.
Establish inventory valuation processes and manufacturing cost controls.
Monitor production costs, material usage, inventory movements, and operational variances.
Partner with Operations to improve productivity, profitability, and cost efficiency.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to improve business results.
Support strategic planning and investment decisions with financial analysis.

Compliance & Tax

Ensure compliance with Thai Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS), taxation requirements, and statutory regulations.
Manage corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other regulatory filings.
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and government authorities.
Support BOI applications and ongoing compliance where applicable.

Treasury & Risk Management

Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital.
Implement financial controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate business risks.

Business Partnering

Act as the key finance business partner to the General Manager and global leadership.
Provide commercial and operational insights to support business decisions.
Build and develop the local finance team as the organization grows.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
CPA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
At least 8–12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with experience in manufacturing environments.
Previous experience in greenfield setup, factory startup, or establishing finance operations is highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, costing, budgeting, treasury, and internal controls.
Experience with ERP implementation (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) is an advantage.
Familiarity with BOI regulations and manufacturing compliance is preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Self-driven, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Why Join

Be part of the founding leadership team of a new manufacturing operation in Thailand.
Opportunity to build the finance function from the ground up and shape business processes.
Work closely with international leadership and gain exposure to a global organization.
Excellent career development opportunities as the business expands.

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