Senior Business Controller / CFO (Executive Leadership Program Track) – Global Industrial Leader

Senior Business Controller (Executive Leadership Program Track) – Global Industrial Leader

Location: Initial placement in Hong Kong, with potential rotations across South Asia and Greater China

Company: A globally integrated industrial leader with end-to-end value chain excellence

Your Mission:

Shape financial excellence for a multinational industrial powerhouse and accelerate your trajectory as a future enterprise leader. As the cornerstone of our executive development pipeline, you will partner with C-suite stakeholders to drive strategic alignment, optimize risk-resilient governance, and fuel sustainable value creation across HQ and regional operations. This role is your launchpad to broader executive responsibilities within 18–24 months.

Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Reinvent budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization for industrial complexes and business units.
• Fortify integrated risk frameworks (finance/tax/legal/compliance) while preserving operational agility.
• Advise on M&A, investments, and market expansion through a value-creation lens.

Operational Transformation

• Oversee accounting operations, ensuring flawless adherence to global policies and controls.
• Optimize statutory/tax compliance and finance/legal structures across jurisdictions.
• Partner with plant leadership on CAPEX strategy, scalability, and ROI-driven execution.

Stakeholder & Risk Stewardship

• Cultivate strategic relationships with regulators, auditors, and advisors across selected locations.
• Manage external vendors to balance cost efficiency with premium quality.
• Champion finance perspectives in C-suite forums as a trusted enterprise advisor.

Talent & Culture Catalyst

• Mentor high-potential finance teams in business partnering and strategic analysis.
• Instill a culture of precision, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Pathway to Executive Leadership

• Excel in this high-visibility controller role for 18–24 months before rotating into broader enterprise leadership
• Gain exposure to board-level decision-making, M&A integration, and pan-Asian P&L management.

Required Expertise:

Non-Negotiables

• 10+ years’ progressive finance leadership, including 5+ years as Head of Controlling/Regional Controller in industrial/manufacturing sectors.
• Professional Credentials: ACCA, HKICPA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field from a top-tier institution.
• Language: Fluent English and Mandarin a must, additional Asian, Latin language is a strong plus

Proven Impact

• Mastery of complex accounting, tax structuring, and internal control frameworks.
• Track record in M&A due diligence, cash flow transformation, and enterprise risk mitigation.
• Success in matrixed, privately held organizations with legacy operations.

Leadership DNA

• Architect, not just operator: Strengthens foundations while designing future-ready solutions.
• Ambassador: Influences stakeholders with integrity, diplomacy, and executive presence.
• Accelerator: Develops talent and drives continuous improvement as a cultural cornerstone.