CFO

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a strong track record in industrial environments to lead the regional finance function for a growing company. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the regional finance function for an expanding industrial company 2. Direct impact on business profitability, scalability, and sustainability 3. Strategic vision and operational capability in multinational environments At Boomerang, a boutique consultancy specializing in middle and executive management recruitment, we are partnering with an industrial company headquartered in Singapore — with significant international presence and undergoing active growth and professionalization — to hire a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role carries full regional scope, responsible for the finance function across 23 subsidiaries in Southeast Asia, leading regional financial strategy, management control, and corporate governance. We seek a candidate with solid experience in industrial or manufacturing settings, including managing multinational structures, distributed teams, and complex operations. It is critical to combine strategic vision with operational capability, as well as efficiency orientation and value creation focus. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the regional finance function within a growing company, with direct impact on business profitability, scalability, and sustainability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Regional Finance Leadership and Strategy * Define and execute the Group’s financial strategy for Southeast Asia. * Act as business partner to the CEO and Executive Committee. * Lead strategic planning, scenario analysis, and decision support. * Optimize capital structure and financing policy. * Manage relationships with banks, investors, and international stakeholders. * Oversee comprehensive financial supervision of 23 subsidiaries, ensuring consistency and control. * Management Control and Industrial Performance * Supervise financial controlling and variance analysis versus budget and forecast. * Implement standardized financial and operational reporting across the region. * Monitor industrial margins, production costs, and operational efficiency. * Analyze profitability by plant, product line, and market. * Define and implement financial and industrial KPIs. * Budgeting, Forecasting, Treasury, and Working Capital * Lead the annual budgeting process and forecast reviews. * Manage and monitor regional cash flow and working capital. * Optimize inventory levels and cash conversion cycle. * Manage regional financing and financial risks (including foreign exchange). * CAPEX and Industrial Investments * Conduct financial evaluation of investment projects (new production lines, machinery, automation). * Analyze ROI, payback period, and economic viability. * Supervise and control CAPEX project budgets. * Participate in regional expansion initiatives, joint ventures, or M\&A activities. * Corporate Governance and Compliance * Ensure regulatory and tax compliance across various Southeast Asian jurisdictions. * Coordinate external audits (IFRS / local standards). * Implement and supervise internal controls and risk management. * Standardize financial policies across all subsidiaries. * Leadership and Financial Transformation * Lead and develop local and regional finance teams. * Professionalize and automate finance processes. * Enhance and implement ERP systems and BI tools. * Build a finance-oriented culture * Bachelor’s / Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Finance. Strong foundation in financial accounting, management control, financial analysis, and capital structure. * MBA or Master’s in Corporate Finance / Financial Management is highly valued. Especially relevant if it provides strategic vision, international experience, and exposure to multinational or industrial environments. * Advanced knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS) and international taxation. Experience in financial consolidation and reporting in multi-jurisdictional environments. * Complementary training in Corporate Finance and business valuation. Financial modeling, investment analysis (ROI, IRR, Payback), financing structuring, and M\&A