Group Financial Controller

Overview

A leader across APAC in luxury and consumer lifestyle is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead its finance function across Southeast Asia and Japan. This is a high-impact role for a senior finance professional who thrives in a multi-market environment and wants to play a pivotal role in shaping regional strategy and business growth.

What You Will Do

Lead finance operations across SEA and Japan, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with local regulations, and high standards of corporate governance.

Prepare consolidated financial statements and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.

Provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions, commercial strategy, and growth initiatives.

Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and risk mitigation across multiple markets.

Ensure compliance with SEA and Japan tax regulations, statutory requirements, and audits.

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing regional finance team of 20+ professionals.

Drive process efficiency and standardization across the region; champion ERP and digital finance systems.

What We Are Looking For

CPA-qualified with 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3+ years at a senior Financial Controller or Group level.

Proven experience leading finance teams of 20+ in multi-country environments, ideally within SEA and Japan.

Deep knowledge of SEA and Japan tax regimes, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.

Expertise across the full finance function : AR / AP, tax, audit, consolidation, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and ability to turn financial insights into strategic recommendations.

Demonstrated leadership and ability to partner with C-suite executives in decision-making.

Fluent in English; additional SEA or Japanese language skills a plus.

Proficiency in ERP systems (Q3F, SAP preferred) and MS Office (Excel mastery).

Why This Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-growth APAC leader in luxury and consumer lifestyle. You will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational excellence, and influencing business growth across a diverse, multi-country region.

Location

Manila (Makati), Philippines – full-time onsite with occasional travel across the region.

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