CFO (Mandarin speaker)

This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape financial strategy, drive business growth, and ensure robust compliance across all entities. As CFO, you will be at the heart of strategic decision-making, collaborating closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to optimise profitability and support expansion initiatives. The organisation values inclusive teamwork, supportive leadership, and working opportunities alongside ongoing training for professional development.

What you'll do:

As Chief Financial Officer based in Jakarta, you will play a central role in steering the organisation’s financial direction. Your day-to-day activities will involve close collaboration with executive leadership as you provide expert guidance on strategic investments, oversee complex multi-entity consolidations, and ensure rigorous compliance with regulatory frameworks. You will be responsible for building high-performing finance teams that work together seamlessly with operations and commercial functions. Success in this role requires a commitment to nurturing talent within your department while driving automation initiatives that enhance efficiency. By leveraging your deep understanding of tax matters—including bonded zone management—and your fluency in Mandarin, you will help the organisation navigate both local challenges and international opportunities. Your ability to foster an inclusive environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged will be instrumental in supporting business expansion.

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that align with the group’s long-term business objectives and support overall organisational success.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations directly to the CEO and Board of Directors to inform critical business decisions.
• Lead mergers, acquisitions, and investment initiatives by evaluating opportunities and managing due diligence processes to facilitate strategic growth.
• Drive profitability improvements and cost-efficiency measures across all business units through effective financial planning and operational oversight.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling for all entities while ensuring accuracy and relevance of data used for decision-making.
• Conduct thorough financial risk analysis and establish mitigation strategies to safeguard company assets and maintain stability.
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics regularly to optimise performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with local and international financial regulations, tax laws, and corporate governance standards by developing robust policies and controls.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax authorities, regulatory bodies, banks, investors, and other financial institutions to secure funding and maintain trust.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams across multiple entities while fostering collaboration between finance, operations, and commercial departments.

What you bring:

To excel as Chief Financial Officer in this manufacturing group based in Jakarta, you will bring extensive experience from senior finance roles where you have successfully managed multi-entity operations. Your background should include hands-on involvement with bonded zones as well as intricate tax matters specific to manufacturing environments. Advanced academic credentials such as an MBA or CPA will further strengthen your candidacy. You are known for your ability to guide organisations through periods of transformation by implementing cost control measures that enhance profitability without compromising quality or compliance. Your fluency in Mandarin enables you to connect with colleagues across borders while your interpersonal skills foster trust among diverse teams. In addition to technical expertise in consolidations and reporting systems, you possess a genuine commitment to mentoring others—helping them grow professionally through shared learning experiences. Your approachability makes it easy for stakeholders at all levels to seek your advice on complex issues ranging from treasury management to digital transformation initiatives.

• Fluency in Mandarin is essential for effective communication across diverse teams and stakeholders within the organisation.
• Proven experience handling bonded zone operations as well as complex tax matters relevant to the manufacturing sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; advanced qualifications such as MBA or CPA are highly desirable for this senior position.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles within manufacturing or similar industries is required.
• Expertise in multi-entity financial management including consolidations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and modelling is crucial for success.
• Demonstrated track record in developing financial strategies that drive cost control measures and support large-scale business transformation projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks governing local and international finance operations including tax compliance requirements.
• Exceptional leadership skills with proven ability to manage teams effectively while fostering collaboration between different departments.
• Outstanding communication abilities enabling you to present complex information clearly to both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience building relationships with banks, investors, auditors, tax authorities, regulatory bodies as well as managing capital structure optimisation.

What sets this company apart:

This manufacturing group stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued. The organisation prioritises collaborative problem-solving over hierarchical structures—ensuring that everyone has a voice when it comes to shaping company strategy. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to accommodate individual needs while maintaining high standards of productivity. Generous pension contributions reflect the company’s dedication to long-term employee wellbeing alongside regular training opportunities that encourage continuous professional growth. Supportive leadership fosters a culture of mutual respect where knowledge sharing is actively promoted between departments. The company’s reputation for dependability extends beyond its products into its approach towards staff development—making it an ideal environment for those who value teamwork as much as personal achievement.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a transformative leadership role where your expertise can make a lasting impact on a major manufacturing enterprise, we invite you to apply now!

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Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.