STE12788475 Regional Financial Controller (Finance Business Partner)

The Company

Our client is a leading ship management organisation with strong regional operations across Asia. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Regional Controller to partner the business and drive financial performance across the region.

The Role

Reporting to the GM Finance, you will lead a team of vessel controllers and act as a strategic finance partner to regional leadership. You will play a key role in driving performance, supporting profitable growth, and strengthening financial governance across the business.

Business Partnering & Strategic Finance

• Offer forward-looking, insight-led analysis of regional and customer financial performance

• Serve as a trusted finance advisor to regional leadership on commercial and operational decisions

• Work closely with operations and commercial teams to integrate finance into business decision-making

• Provide clear, actionable insights on regional performance against targets

Commercial & Performance Management

• Evaluate customer and business profitability, with a focus on pricing and cost levers

• Contribute to pricing decisions, contract discussions, and commercial structuring

• Offer financial perspective and constructive challenge on strategic and operational matters

• Establish performance benchmarks to uncover margin improvement opportunities

Planning & Analysis

• Lead the regional budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast cycle

• Strengthen consistency and reliability across financial planning processes

• Champion the use of data and digital tools to improve insight and decision support

Risk, Controls & Governance

• Maintain robust financial controls, governance standards, and risk management practices

• Proactively assess financial and commercial risks and work with stakeholders on mitigation plans

• Drive ongoing improvements in reporting quality, processes, and service delivery

Leadership

• Manage and develop a regional team of vessel controllers

• Act as a finance representative in customer and key stakeholder interactions where needed

Your Profile

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following relevant skills sets and experience:

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or ACCA (CA/CPA preferred)

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in FP&A and finance business partnering

• Proven track record in commercial finance and stakeholder management

• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities

• Experience in contracts, pricing, and customer profitability analysis

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number STE12788475, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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