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Finance Director (Southeast Asia)

Automotive Manufacturing | Senior Leadership Role

A rare opportunity for a high-potential finance leader to step into a Finance Director role with international scope and a clear pathway to broader regional or global responsibility.

The role will begin with an initial UK-based period of approximately 6 months, followed by relocation to Southeast Asia, where you will lead finance for a major manufacturing operation.

The Role

Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will lead all financial activity for the site, acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and leadership team. You’ll drive performance, strengthen governance, and deliver commercial insight across a complex manufacturing environment, while leading and developing a high-performing finance team.

Key Focus

• Full ownership of site finance, reporting, controls, and compliance
• Strategic business partnering with senior operational leaders
• Budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX, and performance delivery
• Driving cost, margin, cash, and working-capital improvements
• Leading finance transformation, simplification, and efficiency
• Coaching and developing a strong local finance function

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong technical and commercial finance background
• Trained in a top-tier audit or advisory firm (manufacturing preferred)
• Confident leader with gravitas, influence, and analytical strength
• Ambitious, mobile, and motivated by international progression

Location & Mobility

• Midlands based initially (-6 months)
• Long-term relocation to Southeast Asia required

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role offering genuine autonomy, leadership exposure, and career acceleration in an international manufacturing environment.