Regional Finance Director (Malaysia based)

Our client is a prominent leader in the global retail sector. Operating within a streamlined and agile organizational structure, they are currently seeking a hands-on financial leader to join their executive structure during a period of significant business evolution. The ideal candidate should possess a proven track record in consumer, or another fast-moving sector, and have managed complex, international operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated financial oversight for all primary revenue-generating and operational divisions to ensure maximum commercial efficiency.
• Oversee sophisticated forecasting models and performance analytics across a diverse international footprint to maintain fiscal health.
• Provide high-level advisory support on corporate finance matters and capital allocation strategies to the executive board.
• Establish robust reporting frameworks and building internal team capabilities to meet the demands of a fluid and fast-paced market environment.
• Manage complex relationships with global stakeholders and parent entities to ensure all reported data meets rigorous standards of accuracy and professional skepticism.

The Ideal Profile

• Candidate with a builder mindset and a proven track record of navigating the complexities of fast-moving, multi-market organizations.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in long-range strategic planning, working capital optimization, and the management of diverse P&L lines.
• A high degree of commercial acumen and the ability to deliver high-impact results quickly.
• An independent thinker who is comfortable setting goals, defining new processes, and building capability within a rapidly changing industry.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.