Finance Director (Automotive)

A leading multinational organisation in Jakarta is seeking a Finance Director to guide its finance function and drive commercial success within the automotive or related sector. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape financial strategy, governance, and operational excellence while acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

You will be empowered to influence business performance, support expansion plans, and foster a culture of high performance within the finance team. The organisation values your expertise in multinational environments and welcomes your ability to connect with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between local operations and global objectives. With flexible working opportunities and a commitment to professional growth, this position provides an outstanding platform for you to make a meaningful impact on both the business and your career.

• Take ownership of financial strategy, governance, and operational finance for a multinational organisation operating in the automotive or related industry, ensuring alignment with regional and global objectives.
• Act as a key business partner to senior leadership, providing insights on business performance, cost structures, pricing strategies, investment decisions, and supporting expansion plans including M&A activities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, driving process improvements, automation initiatives, and optimising working capital while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with international standards.

What you'll do:

As Finance Director based in Jakarta for a multinational organisation in the automotive sector, you will play an integral role in shaping the company’s financial future. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with senior leadership to provide strategic guidance on business performance while developing robust financial strategies that support both local operations and global ambitions. You will oversee all aspects of financial management—from reporting accuracy to compliance with international standards—ensuring that governance frameworks are firmly established. By partnering with commercial teams across functions such as operations and supply chain, you will help drive profitability through insightful analysis of cost structures and investment opportunities. Your leadership will be instrumental in nurturing talent within the finance team; you’ll champion process improvements through automation initiatives that streamline workflows. Success in this role requires not only technical expertise but also exceptional interpersonal skills to manage stakeholder relationships across headquarters, banks, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

• Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies that are closely aligned with both regional priorities and global objectives, ensuring sustainable growth for the organisation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and regional leadership team by offering valuable insights into business performance and identifying new growth opportunities.
• Drive long-term planning processes including budgeting and forecasting, enabling informed decision-making across all levels of the business.
• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with local regulations as well as international standards such as IFRS or GAAP.
• Establish robust internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management systems to safeguard organisational assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage audits, tax compliance matters, and fulfil all regulatory requirements efficiently while liaising with external auditors and authorities.
• Partner collaboratively with commercial, operations, and supply chain teams to enhance profitability through efficiency improvements and strategic analysis.
• Provide detailed insights into cost structures, pricing strategies, investment decisions, and capital allocation to support business expansion plans including mergers and acquisitions.
• Lead the finance team by fostering talent development, succession planning, and creating an environment that encourages high performance.
• Drive continuous process improvements by implementing automation solutions and system enhancements that optimise working capital management, cash flow, and cost control initiatives.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Finance Director brings extensive experience gained from multinational environments—particularly within automotive or manufacturing sectors—where complex financial challenges are commonplace. Your proven leadership skills enable you to nurture high-performing teams while fostering collaborative relationships across departments. You possess deep knowledge of international accounting standards alongside local tax regulations; this expertise allows you to maintain compliance without compromising operational efficiency. Your strategic thinking empowers you to identify growth opportunities while your analytical abilities support data-driven decision-making at every level. Exceptional communication skills ensure that you can influence senior stakeholders positively; meanwhile your integrity guarantees responsible governance throughout all financial processes. Adaptability is essential given the fast-paced nature of matrix organisations; fluency in English further enhances your ability to connect globally.

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in finance roles within multinational organisations is essential for this position.
• A background from one of the Big 4 firms (Audit/Advisory) is highly preferred due to the rigorous standards required.
• Proven track record in leadership positions such as Finance Director or Head of Finance within automotive or manufacturing industries is strongly desired.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting standards including IFRS/GAAP as well as tax regulations specific to Indonesia is crucial.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business performance by influencing senior stakeholders through effective communication skills.
• Experience managing large teams coupled with cross-functional collaboration abilities is vital for fostering a supportive environment.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong commercial acumen enables you to deliver value-added insights for business growth.
• High level of integrity alongside a focus on governance ensures responsible stewardship of organisational resources.
• Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced matrix organisations where adaptability is key.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) facilitates clear communication across diverse teams.

What sets this company apart:

This multinational organisation stands out for its commitment to fostering professional growth within an inclusive environment where collaboration is valued at every level. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to support work-life balance while encouraging ongoing learning through training programmes tailored for personal development. The company’s supportive leadership style prioritises team development—ensuring that every member feels empowered to contribute meaningfully towards shared goals. Operating within the automotive sector provides exposure to cutting-edge industry trends; meanwhile its global reach offers unique networking possibilities across regions. The organisation’s dedication to robust governance frameworks ensures stability even amidst rapid expansion plans; employees enjoy being part of a dependable network where their contributions are recognised. By joining this team in Jakarta you become part of an enterprise that values loyalty, trustworthiness, and communal achievement above all else.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your finance career to new heights within a multinational setting—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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