Head of Finance (FP&A focus)

A leading organisation in the consumer products sector is seeking a Head of Finance with a focus on Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to join their Taipei City office. You will be at the heart of strategic planning, driving integration and transformation initiatives while collaborating closely with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes for several business units, ensuring alignment with both regional and global strategic goals.
• Formulate comprehensive budgets and forecasts on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis while continuously improving forecast accuracy and driving effective actions.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify operational trends, potential risks, and growth opportunities, providing targeted insights that support key business initiatives as well as cross-regional collaboration.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to senior management by offering data-driven recommendations that influence strategic decision-making and optimise resource allocation.
• Assist in reviewing, developing, and unifying financial policies and procedures to simplify complex processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Prepare high-quality financial presentations for senior leadership—including QBRs and budget decks—clearly communicating regional performance, integration progress post-merger, and strategic recommendations.
• Communicate actual financial results against forecasts clearly to stakeholders; analyse gaps thoroughly and provide actionable recommendations to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team by fostering a culture of business partnering; drive talent development initiatives to build a cohesive professional group.

Key Requirements:

• Possess over ten years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis within a corporate environment along with at least three years managing teams or supervising staff members.
• Demonstrate proven expertise in managing or integrating cross-regional finance teams—especially those covering Greater China regions such as Taiwan or Hong Kong—which is highly preferred.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related fields; an MBA or CPA certification would be considered a significant advantage for this role.
• Bring substantial experience from FMCG, consumer products or retail industries; familiarity with market characteristics specific to Taiwan or Hong Kong is particularly valued post-integration.
• Display strong leadership qualities including the ability to independently lead teams towards efficient task completion; prior experience building or integrating teams is preferred for driving performance outcomes.
• Maintain a proactive attitude towards transformation—embracing change with curiosity while guiding teams through integration projects or process enhancements smoothly.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of financial theory alongside superior analytical skills; capable of quickly identifying issues via sharp data analysis before proposing effective solutions.
• Uphold strict compliance standards by ensuring all activities adhere to internal policies as well as relevant regional regulations (Taiwan/Hong Kong), thereby protecting company interests.

About the Organization:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives across borders. The company places great emphasis on continuous learning—offering access to training programmes that keep staff abreast of industry trends as well as emerging technologies relevant to finance professionals.