Financial Controller (Industrial Trading)

Michael Page

8-10 Years

Thailand

Posted 2 hours ago

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Job Description

Key finance leadership role with direct exposure to senior management.
Broad scope covering finance, commercial partnering, HR, admin, and operations.

About Our Client

A global leader in industrial solutions.

Job Description

Lead all finance and accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Manage month-end, year-end, statutory reporting, and audit processes.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and working capital optimization.
Maintain strong internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices.
Partner with commercial and operational leaders to support business growth and profitability.
Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to improve business performance.
Support pricing strategies, investment evaluations, profitability analysis, and business case development.
Participate in strategic planning activities and operational performance reviews.
Coordinate legal and compliance matters with internal and external stakeholders.
Support contract management, corporate governance requirements, licenses, permits, and regulatory compliance.
Act as the local coordinator for HR and people-related activities in partnership with regional teams.
Support recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and employee administration processes.
Oversee local office administration and relationships with external service providers.
Manage relationships with banks, insurers, landlords, and key external partners.
Lead, coach, and develop the local finance and administration team.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and business support functions.

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Financial Controller Should Have

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent are highly preferred.
Minimum 8 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
Background within multinational manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or related sectors is advantageous.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Proven experience partnering with commercial and business leaders to support decision-making and growth initiatives.
Exposure to legal, HR, payroll, or administrative responsibilities would be beneficial.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing finance or cross-functional teams.
Strong ERP system knowledge and financial reporting expertise.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling capabilities.
Experience with planning and reporting systems; familiarity with Workday is an advantage.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent communication skills in both Thai and English.

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