Finance Director

A leading regional food manufacturing group is seeking a Finance Director to provide strategic and operational leadership across its Singapore and Malaysia entities. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy, strengthen governance, and support sustainable growth within a mature and competitive industry. Reporting to senior leadership and key shareholders, the Finance Director will ensure financial integrity, operational discipline, and compliance across multiple entities. The organisation values collaboration, transparency, and continuous development within a performance-driven culture. Lead the finance function across Singapore and Malaysia, partnering with management and shareholders to drive financial performance, strategic planning, and regulatory excellence. Join a dynamic, cross-functional team that champions accountability, innovation, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

As Finance Director, you will lead the financial management of a well-established regional food manufacturing business with operations spanning Singapore and Malaysia. You will oversee all aspects of finance—from consolidation and reporting to governance and compliance—while partnering with operational leaders to enhance efficiency and cost control.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic direction for all financial activities across Singapore and Malaysia, aligning finance objectives with overall business goals.
• Oversee consolidation, management reporting, audit, and statutory compliance processes.
• Maintain robust internal controls to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability across both markets.
• Partner with senior management to support business planning, budgeting, and long-term forecasting.
• Drive operational and cost efficiency within Malaysia-based production operations.
• Advise the Board and shareholders with clear, data-driven insights on financial performance and key business drivers.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and regulators in both jurisdictions.
• Mentor and develop a lean, cross-border finance team to enhance capability, succession, and best-practice consistency.

What You Bring

You are a hands-on, strategic finance leader with a strong command of financial governance in complex, multi-entity environments. Your background includes leadership experience in the food manufacturing or FMCG sectors, ideally spanning both Singapore and Malaysia. You combine technical expertise with a collaborative, people-centric approach and the ability to translate numbers into actionable insight.

• Proven experience as a Finance Director or CFO in food manufacturing, FMCG, or related industries.
• Strong grasp of cross-border financial management and regulatory requirements in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Balanced approach—strategic yet detail-oriented, with high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Demonstrated stability and reliability in managing mature businesses with steady growth trajectories.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Outgoing, collaborative personality with a focus on teamwork and results.
• Recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Experience leading and mentoring geographically dispersed teams.

What Sets This Organisation Apart

This regional leader in food manufacturing is recognised for its consistent quality, operational excellence, and strong ethical standards. With a long-standing presence across Southeast Asia, it provides a stable and engaging environment for professionals seeking meaningful, hands-on leadership roles. The culture encourages open communication, respect, and continuous learning. Employees benefit from supportive leadership, structured development opportunities, and a healthy balance between performance and wellbeing.

What's Next

If you are an accomplished finance professional ready to lead a cross-border function in a respected regional group, we invite you to explore this career-defining opportunity.

Apply today to take the next step in your leadership journey.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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