Country Head of Finance

A leading organisation in Jakarta is seeking a Country Head of Finance to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of its operations. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to join a highly respected business with a diverse presence across Asia Pacific, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will directly influence strategic decisions.

What you'll do:

• Serve as a trusted business partner to commercial leaders by providing insightful financial analysis that supports decision-making on new product introductions, including investment evaluation, costing, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Build deep understanding of product opportunities and translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for business partners and senior leadership.
• Lead comprehensive financial planning processes across multiple business units, including forecasting, reporting, budgeting, and tracking risks and opportunities.
• Prepare management reports with detailed interpretation of results, forward projections, and variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Develop robust financial models that support business planning through scenario analysis, viability assessments, and what-if modelling.
• Maintain product costing and forecasting models for new launches while analysing profitability of newly launched projects against expectations.
• Support the annual budgeting cycle across FP&A and commercial functions by providing accurate data-driven insights.
• Influence cross-functional teams on project prioritisation to help deliver against financial targets and guide remediation when needed.
• Prepare phase gate presentations alongside commercial teams with detailed plans supported by financial metrics.
• Establish and review financial and non-financial KPIs that drive business performance.

What you bring:

• MBA or equivalent qualification in Business Management, International Business, Accounting or Finance is required for this role.
• You bring at least 10-12 years post qualifying experience in a large corporate environment with diverse presence across Asia Pacific countries.
• Previous experience in a multi-national setting in a similar role is essential; you possess strong understanding of financial controls, accounting principles, reporting standards and effective business partnering.
• Your written and verbal communication skills are excellent; you can present complex financial information clearly to various audiences ensuring their understanding.
• You are experienced in phase-gate review processes for new product launches which enables you to support innovation within the organisation.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments where prioritising tasks efficiently is key; your attention to detail ensures accuracy even under pressure.
• High level literacy in numeracy coupled with advanced problem-solving abilities allows you to resolve complex challenges effectively.
• Intermediate computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerBI, Tableau and PowerPoint enable you to analyse data thoroughly.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of Indonesia’s most respected employers due to its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member’s contribution is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to promote work-life balance alongside generous training programmes that encourage continuous learning. The company’s supportive leadership style ensures everyone has access to mentorship opportunities—empowering individuals at all levels to develop their technical skills as well as their commercial acumen. With a collaborative culture rooted in trust and mutual respect, employees enjoy working together towards shared goals while feeling genuinely appreciated for their efforts. The organisation’s presence across Asia Pacific provides exposure to diverse markets—offering unique career growth prospects within an international context. Whether you’re looking for professional advancement or simply want to be part of a team that cares about your wellbeing as much as your achievements, this company offers an environment where both are possible.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career within an inclusive organisation that values collaboration and personal growth, this is your moment!

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.