Finance Director, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei

Job DescriptionOur Finance Team:Our Finance team brings together diverse financial perspectives to drive strategic and tactical decision-making. We employ state-of-the-art techniques in financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting, and performance evaluation. This enables our organization to continuously advance medical innovation and improve lives.Overview:The Finance Director – Singapore & Malaysia will provide financial leadership and strategy across both countries. Reporting to the Regional Finance Lead, APAC, this role serves as a key business partner to the Singapore and Malaysia leadership teams, showcasing exceptional financial and business leadership. The Finance Director will lead a high-performing finance team (3 direct reports) focused on business partnering, value creation, compliance, and talent development. Working closely with our Business Services Center (BSC), the Finance Director will ensure efficient financial operations and alignment with regional processes.This position is based in Malaysia, and no relocation support will be provided.What will you do:Strategic Financial Leadership: Spearhead financial planning processes – including annual Budget Plan, long-range financial planning, and special projects (e.g., business development initiatives) – to drive profitable growth and achieve short- and long-term business goals in Singapore and Malaysia.Business Partnering: Actively collaborate with business leaders in both countries to develop and refine business strategies. Identify opportunities and advise on prioritizing investments and resources that will deliver profitable growth and continuous improvement in financial performance.Decision Support & Stewardship: Provide robust financial insights and perspectives to inform decision-making for the Managing Directors and Country Leadership Teams of Singapore and Malaysia. Partner with these leadership teams to meet the company’s short- and long-term objectives through strategic guidance and rigorous financial stewardship.Financial Compliance & Control: Ensure that all financial, accounting, and tax activities in Singapore and Malaysia are managed effectively, efficiently, and in full compliance with local regulations, corporate policies, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard assets and uphold the integrity of financial reporting.Internal & External Stakeholder Management: Establish a high level of credibility with internal stakeholders and foster strong working relationships with external partners (including auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies). Ensure transparent communication and compliance, reinforcing the company’s reputation for financial integrity and reliability.Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire a lean, high-performing finance team (including three direct reports). Guide their development and career progression through coaching and feedback, and ensure succession plans are in place for key finance positions. Foster a team culture of collaboration, accountability, diversity and inclusion, and continuous improvement.Culture & Collaboration: Create an externally-focused and collaborative operating culture across the finance function in Singapore and Malaysia. Emphasize personal accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Champion cross-functional collaboration to support business objectives and embed a mindset of continuous improvement throughout the organization.Finance Transformation & Efficiency: Drive the finance transformation agenda and continuous improvement initiatives. Work closely with the BSC and other shared services teams to streamline processes, improve working capital management, and leverage best practices. Ensure that finance operations are efficient, scalable, and aligned with both regional and global standards.Systems & Future Growth: Ensure that financial systems, tools, and processes are robust and adapt to the organization’s current needs and future growth. Proactively identify and implement system enhancements or new technologies that improve financial reporting, analysis, and decision support capabilities.Exemplary Leadership & Influence: Demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities in all aspects of the role. Set a clear vision for the finance function and communicate it effectively to stakeholders and team members. Influence across the organization by building trust, exhibiting integrity, and showing decisiveness. Act as a role model for the company’s values and leadership standards, maintaining a positive outlook and high level of commitment even in high-pressure situations.What should you have:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.  Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (including SOX compliance) is required. CPA (or equivalent) is required.>15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least one prior role as a Finance Director (or equivalent senior finance leadership position).Experience managing finance in a multinational company and Singapore & Malaysia Experienced is highly preferred.Exposure to the pharmaceutical, healthcare/medical devices, or FMCG industries and familiarity with the Singapore and Malaysia market environments would be an advantage.Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to set a strategic vision and inspire others. Proven track record of leading by example with integrity, empathy, and accountability. Capable of motivating teams, driving a high-performance culture, and developing future leaders within the finance function.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to convey complex financial information in clear terms to diverse audiences, including non-financial stakeholders. Effective in influencing senior management and collaborating across functions and cultures.Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at interpreting disparate data to iden