Full Time Senior Regional Finance Director (Transformation) Jobs, in BTI Executive Search Selangor - Maukerja

The Opportunity

BTI is exclusively retained by a Fortune 100 multinational with a market-leading global footprint, robust balance sheet, and a reputation for operational excellence to appoint a Senior Regional FD for ASEAN region.

The organization has consistently delivered double-digit year-on-year growth (12–18% CAGR over the past five years), driven by a combination of strong organic expansion and a disciplined M&A strategy. With Malaysia identified as a key growth engine, the business is now entering a critical post-acquisition transformation phase to integrate, scale, and future-proof its regional platform.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role, offering a rare opportunity to shape the financial and strategic direction of a multi-country business while partnering directly with senior global stakeholders.

The Mandate

1. Strategic Leadership & Regional Value Creation

• Serve as a core member of the regional leadership team, acting as a strategic advisor to the CEO and global executives
• Shape and drive long-term growth strategy, capital allocation, and value creation agenda across ASEAN
• Translate corporate strategy into clear financial and operational roadmaps, aligned with regional market dynamics
• Champion a data-driven, performance-oriented culture, elevating the role of finance as a true business partner

2. Transformation & Change Leadership

• Lead a region-wide transformation agenda, including operating model redesign, finance modernization, and process harmonization
• Act as a decisive change agent — driving speed, accountability, and execution discipline across markets
• Build scalable structures to support rapid growth, post-acquisition integration, and future expansion
• Navigate ambiguity and complexity with confidence, bringing clarity and alignment across diverse stakeholders

3. M&A, Integration & Synergy Realisation

• Play a lead role in the full M&A lifecycle — from evaluating opportunities and due diligence to deal execution
• Drive post-merger integration (PMI) across multiple ASEAN markets, ensuring seamless consolidation of operations and financials
• Establish rigorous frameworks to track, measure, and deliver synergy targets and ROI
• Partner closely with global teams to ensure alignment with broader corporate M&A strategy

4. Regional Consolidation & Governance

• Oversee financial consolidation across a complex, multi-entity ASEAN structure, ensuring consistency with global standards
• Strengthen financial governance, controls, and compliance frameworks, particularly in a transforming environment
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of reporting, supporting both internal and external stakeholders
• Manage risk proactively, balancing growth ambitions with prudent financial stewardship

5. Stakeholder Influence & Executive Presence

• Engage and influence senior global and regional stakeholders, including Board-level and C-suite leaders
• Communicate complex financial insights with clarity, conviction, and commercial relevance
• Act as a credible and trusted partner, capable of challenging constructively while maintaining alignment
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure effective execution of strategic priorities

6. Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop a high-performing regional finance organization, spanning FP&A, controllership, treasury, and business partnering
• Elevate finance capabilities to support a more forward-looking, insight-driven function
• Instill a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement
• Attract, retain, and develop future finance leaders within the region

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven track record as a Regional CFO / Group CFO / Senior Finance Leader within a complex multinational environment
• Demonstrated success in driving large-scale transformation and operating model evolution
• Strong experience in M&A and post-acquisition integration, with tangible value creation outcomes
• Deep understanding of ASEAN markets, including experience managing multi-country operations
• Highly commercial, with strong P&L ownership and business partnering capabilities
• A confident and articulate communicator, with the presence to influence at the most senior levels
• A natural change leader — resilient, decisive, and willing to challenge the status quo to deliver results
• Combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, able to operate effectively in both boardroom and operational settings
• Brings charisma and credibility, with the ability to build trust and secure buy-in across global stakeholders

Why This Role Stands Out

• Fortune 100 platform with strong financial fundamentals and sustained high growth
• Opportunity to lead a mission-critical transformation at scale across ASEAN
• Direct exposure to global leadership and strategic decision-making
• Significant scope to shape regional strategy, structure, and leadership capability
• A role that positions you for broader Asia or global FD leadership opportunities