Regional Finance Controller (Distribution)

This is a newly created regional Finance Controller position, combining financial controllership and strategic business partnering responsibilities across multiple international markets.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international distribution and trading organisation with a strong global footprint and a regional headquarters in Singapore.

With decades of operational excellence, the business has built a robust and disciplined financial foundation, serving a broad network of customers across multiple regions including APAC, Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

Reporting to senior leadership, this is a newly created regional role combining financial controllership and strategic business partnering responsibilities across multiple international markets.

Financial Controllership & Governance

• Oversee finance operations across regional entities, ensuring alignment with group policies and reporting standards
• Lead management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis
• Strengthen internal controls, corporate governance and financial policies across regions
• Drive working capital management, including inventory, receivables and payables optimisation
• Oversee statutory reporting, audits, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
• Support implementation of structured frameworks including internal audit and compliance processes

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted finance advisor to regional business leaders, providing insights on profitability and operational performance
• Partner closely with stakeholders to challenge assumptions and improve commercial decision-making
• Identify key value drivers across supply chain, inventory and operational efficiency

Investment & Strategic Finance

• Support evaluation of investment opportunities, including M&A and expansion projects
• Conduct financial modelling, due diligence and feasibility assessments
• Provide strategic insights on growth opportunities across new markets

Profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance with professional qualification (e.g. CA/CPA)
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, ideally with a foundation in Big 4 or audit environment
• Strong experience in regional finance management, statutory reporting and internal controls
• Proven ability to operate as a commercial finance business partner
• Experience in distribution, trading, or supply chain-driven environments is advantageous
• Exposure to investment analysis, due diligence or corporate finance activities is preferred
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work across diverse international teams

Job Offer

• Opportunity to take on a high-impact regional leadership role with visibility to senior management
• Be part of a growing, financially strong organisation with clear expansion plans
• Exposure to strategic projects, including M&A and regional growth initiatives
• Stable and structured environment with strong governance and leadership

Michael Page International Pte Ltd. (Company No. 199804751N) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Dione Ng (Lic No: R1873810 / EA No.: 199804751N ) on +65 6643 9736.