Links International

Job Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Lead annual budgeting, long‑range planning, and monthly forecasting across multiple Asia markets.
Consolidate regional results and deliver insights on performance trends, risks, and opportunities.
Develop financial models, conduct scenario planning, and provide strategic recommendations.
Work with country finance leads and regional functional heads to drive cost discipline, margin improvement, and sustainable growth.
Present data‑driven insights and variance analysis to guide decision‑making and investment prioritisation.

Oversee regional month‑end closing activities to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting.
Ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate accounting standards across all markets.
Monitor balance sheet health, cash flow performance, and working capital metrics, highlighting areas for improvement.
Strengthen internal controls, standardize financial processes, and support internal audit activities.

Support business units with financial modelling, pricing analysis, and investment evaluations.
Partner with commercial, operations, and M&A teams to assess regional opportunities and strategic initiatives.
Lead regional performance reviews and drive alignment with senior stakeholders.
Facilitate scenario planning for market expansion, new product launches, or restructuring initiatives.

Ensure accurate and timely statutory and tax reporting across the region.
Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities across Asian markets.
Ensure compliance with MAS, IRAS, ACRA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
Strengthen governance, support risk management processes, and ensure audit standards are met.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing regional finance team.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Drive regional finance transformation, including process enhancements and automation initiatives.

Manage and enhance financial systems (e.g., Dynamics 365, consolidation platforms).
Lead digitalisation and automation projects to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with IT and finance teams on system upgrades, standardisation, and process optimisation.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or CIMA are preferred.
At least 6 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally from a Big 4 firm or commercial environment.
Regional exposure is a strong advantage.
Hands-on experience in FP&A, controllership, and business partnering.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
Background in an MNC or fast-paced setting is advantageous.
Proficient in English and Mandarin.
Completed external audit experience at Assistant Manager or Manager level
Strong hands‑on experience managing large and complex datasets
Advanced Excel skills required (role involves handling large manual Excel files; automation will be implemented over time
Solid understanding of IFRS
Strong EQ and stakeholder‑management skills to engage effectively with country Heads of Finance across the region