Regional Head of Finance (FMCG, expat is welcomed)

• Strategic regional leadership role
• Drive growth across multiple markets
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised consumer products organisation with a portfolio of leading brands and a strong presence across international markets. The company is known for its focus on innovation, operational excellence, and developing high-performing leaders within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Job Description

• Act as a strategic business partner to the regional leadership team, supporting growth strategy and long-term value creation.
• Lead the finance agenda across planning, performance management, commercial finance, operations finance, governance, and risk management.
• Drive the development and execution of multi-year strategic plans and investment priorities.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align objectives and influence key business decisions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the region.
• Monitor and improve business performance across revenue, profitability, cash flow, and working capital metrics.
• Provide financial analysis, scenario planning, and recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, statutory reporting, tax governance, and audit readiness.
• Lead supply chain finance activities, including productivity initiatives, investment evaluation, and efficiency improvements.
• Partner with commercial teams to optimise pricing strategy, promotional effectiveness, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement through finance transformation, process optimisation, and digitalisation initiatives.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team through coaching, succession planning, and capability development.
• Strengthen governance frameworks and safeguard organisational assets through robust risk management practices.
• Communicate complex financial information effectively to senior stakeholders across local, regional, and global teams.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline; MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within FMCG or a consumer-driven industry.
• Strong expertise across FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering, controllership, and supply chain finance.
• Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders within complex regional or matrix organisations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and change management capabilities, with strong English proficiency.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Salary and benefits based on experience
• Relocation package for expats
  
  

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7119311