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APAC Finance Director-Manufacturing Operations
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Shanghai-CN
- Act as a strategic financial business partner for manufacturing cost center departments/ functions across the APAC region.
- Consolidate, analyze, and report financial and statistical data (including budgeting, cost accounting, general accounting, and financial reporting).
- Provide timely and accurate financial information to support operational management and decision-making.
- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for relevant cost centers and departments.
- Oversee general ledger maintenance, cost allocations, account reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls.
- Analyze production costs, variances, and trends to identify improvement opportunities and cost savings.
- Collaborate with department heads to define and track key performance indicators and operational drivers.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, financial regulations, and best practices.
- Mentor and guide junior finance staff as needed.
- Build strong relationships with manufacturing and departmental leadership, ensuring financial alignment with business strategy and objectives.
- Utilize financial systems to capture, consolidate, and analyze transactional and operational data.
- Apply advanced financial and cost accounting concepts to evaluate performance, identify risks, and propose actionable recommendations.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional projects aimed at process improvements, cost efficiencies, and data quality enhancements.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and knowledge-sharing within the finance and operations teams.
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive financial management and cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing operations within multinational environments.
- Deep knowledge of financial consolidations, budgeting, reporting, and cost accounting best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to challenge and support business leaders using data-driven analysis and insights.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel; experience with business intelligence tools is an advantage.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail is a must.
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to handle ambiguity in a fast-paced regional context.
- Fluent in English and Mandarian.
- A key leadership role with regional impact, driving the success of APAC manufacturing operations.
- The opportunity to collaborate with an international, high-performing team in a supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities within a global organization committed to operational excellence and employee growth.
- The chance to make a tangible difference by driving financial and operational improvements at scale.
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