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Head of Finance - Financial Services experience needed

Job description

Step into a senior leadership role where you'll lead high-volume finance operations across SEA, driving strategic financial decisions for a global FS. This role offers a powerful blend of local ownership and regional leadership exposure, with direct visibility to Group stakeholders.

If you're an experienced finance leader from the financial services / insurance industry, seeking a role with regional remit, transformation agenda, and people leadership, this is a strong next step in your career.

What You'll Do

Financial Operations & Reporting

  • Lead day-to-day finance operations across SEA

  • Oversee financial & regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance

  • Prepare financial statements and manage audit activities (internal & external)

Strategic Planning & Performance

  • Partner with senior management on budgeting, forecasting & planning

  • Provide insights on cost allocation, financial performance, profitability & growth

  • Track and assess SEA financial performance metrics & KPIs

Governance & Controls

  • Strengthen internal controls, accounting standards & policy compliance

  • Evaluate impact of accounting standard updates & regulatory guidance

Working Capital & Cashflow Management

  • Review & manage monthly cash flow, ensuring efficient working capital utilisation

Finance Transformation & Systems

Leadership & Talent Development

What We're Looking For

  • Degree in Accounting/Finance

  • 15+ years relevant experience within financial services / insurance preferred

  • Proven success managing high-volume finance environments

  • Strong technical accounting standards knowledge

  • Track record in strategic planning, governance & transformation

Looking to step into a great strategic role or know anyone who is a good fit? Share your latest CV to keshveeni@ambition.com.my and this might lead to your dream job!