Chief Financial Officer

About the Opportunity

We are supporting a confidential international organisation with the appointment of an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a key business operation.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for leading and developing the finance function while partnering closely with the General Manager and leadership team.

The CFO will play an important role in establishing a strong financial foundation for the business, improving financial performance, strengthening governance and controls, and supporting the organisation's future growth strategy.

Due to the confidential nature of this executive search, further information regarding the organisation, location and business structure will be shared with suitable candidates during the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Act as a strategic financial partner to the General Manager and senior leadership team.
• Lead the overall financial strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Provide financial and commercial insights to support executive decision-making.
• Analyse business performance, financial trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support short-, medium- and long-term strategic business planning.
• Provide recommendations to management regarding profitability, investment and business growth.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and financial-planning processes.
• Develop financial forecasts and scenarios to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget and forecast.
• Analyse financial variances and identify corrective actions.
• Establish appropriate financial KPIs and management reporting.
• Provide forward-looking financial analysis to senior management.

P&L & Financial Performance Management

• Take overall responsibility for financial performance and P&L management.
• Monitor revenue, profitability, margins, operating expenses and business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with commercial and operational functions to support business growth.
• Develop and implement cost-control and cost-optimisation initiatives.
• Provide management with regular analysis of business and financial performance.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee the overall Accounting and Finance function.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Manage general ledger and account reconciliation processes.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing.
• Supervise preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain strong accounting policies and financial procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local and international accounting standards.
• Manage local statutory reporting alongside group/international reporting requirements.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Lead cash-flow planning, forecasting and management.
• Ensure appropriate liquidity to support business operations and future growth.
• Optimise working capital across receivables, payables and inventory.
• Monitor short- and long-term funding requirements.
• Strengthen cash-management and treasury controls.

Governance, Risk & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain a strong financial-control environment.
• Develop appropriate financial policies, processes and approval procedures.
• Oversee financial approvals relating to contracts, expenditures and investments.
• Identify and manage financial and operational risks.
• Ensure appropriate corporate governance and financial discipline.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors where required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and company requirements.

Tax & Compliance

• Oversee corporate tax planning and statutory financial requirements.
• Ensure appropriate tax compliance and documentation.
• Work with relevant internal and external stakeholders on tax matters.
• Identify potential tax and financial risks and recommend appropriate actions.

Investment & Business Analysis

• Lead financial feasibility studies for new products, investments and business opportunities.
• Develop financial models and business cases.
• Assess commercial and financial viability of proposed investments.
• Provide recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor post-investment performance against approved business cases.

Finance Systems & Transformation

• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
• Lead or support ERP implementation and optimisation.
• Improve management reporting, financial data and business intelligence.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Develop scalable finance processes capable of supporting future business growth.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, manage and develop the Finance organisation.
• Establish clear responsibilities, processes and performance expectations.
• Develop a high-performing and commercially focused finance team.
• Mentor and develop finance professionals within the organisation.
• Work closely with other functions including Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Strong Thai and Chinese language capability is required.
• Previous experience as a CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance leader.
• Strong multinational and/or international business exposure.
• Strong knowledge of international financial reporting and accounting standards.
• Extensive experience across budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Strong P&L and commercial finance management experience.
• Strong understanding of cash flow and working-capital management.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, accounting, governance and internal controls.
• Experience with investment analysis and financial modelling.
• Strong experience with SAP or another major ERP platform.
• Experience in M&A, business establishment, transformation or high-growth environments would be advantageous.
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification would be highly regarded.
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset.
• Proven experience working closely with senior executives and General Management.
• Ability to operate successfully within a fast-paced, evolving and international business environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and stakeholder-management capabilities.

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