2026 Hiring Trend: Streamlined Accounting & Finance teams reshaping hiring

Although Taiwan’s businesses are set to close out 2025 with stable or positive business results, headcount growth slowed as more corporations outsourced transactional roles to shared service centers. 

Sharon Chen, Associate Director at Robert Walters Taiwan says,

The shift from traditional accounting tasks to strategic business partnering and performance management became more pronounced over the past year. The type of skills that are in demand have also shifted in parallel, with more organisations seeking talent skilled in finance digitalisation tools like Python and Power BI, or experience with system optimisation. 

Read on to find out more about the labour market and hiring trends for Taiwan’s Accounting & Finance professionals in 2026.

Employers value strategy and collaboration

In 2026, industry professionals should expect that roles will continue to be redefined, as the market grows to see greater value in strategic chops and digital fluency now that transactional roles have moved to lower cost regions.

Hiring demand for talent who can drive strategic decision-making – in areas such as financial planning and analysis (FP&A), transformation finance and commercial finance – will remain high. With greater need to manage and work with teams across business units and regions, professionals who can serve as strong business partners and cross-functional collaborators will also be in a better position in the labour market.

The drive for digital efficiency will also continue. Therefore, there will be an emphasis on proficiency in skills around data analytics, automation tools and ERP integration.

Top positions and skills for 2026

Finance business partners will be highly sought after in the year ahead. Top candidates for this role will have a partnership mindset, cooperating well with local and overseas management teams to support business development and risk management.

Many multinational corporations (MNCs) are based in Taiwan, making financial controllers a common position that sees high hiring volumes. These professionals are responsible for leading reporting, compliance and internal controls for local entities.

Accounting forms the foundation of the finance function. Large MNCs and publicly listed companies typically maintain dedicated accounting teams, who ensure all financial processes and reporting are compliant with regulatory and statutory requirements. They will be on the lookout for accounting directors who can lead these efforts.

Much of hiring will center on the need for FP&A skills, which help businesses navigate market uncertainty through data-driven insights. With more organisations adopting automation, candidates with competencies in automation tools and experience in streamlining processes will have a firm footing in the job market. Specifically, Sharon flags expertise in SAP, Oracle or NetSuite as highly valuable.

Advice for talent attraction and retention

Businesses are not performing particularly well, and candidates are equally reserved about moving jobs. Among those who are actively seeking new opportunities, Sharon reports receiving many requests for roles that offer flexible work schedules now that more companies have done away with remote work policies. In addition, finance professionals appreciate company systems and VPN access, which allow them to handle increased workloads during busy periods at the end of the month or quarter.

When hiring in 2026, Sharon recommends that employers keep an open mind about candidates from other industries, as they come with many transferable skillsets that allow them to perform well on the job. Companies are also advised to conduct interviews both virtually and in-person, as these options make it easier for candidates to enter the interview process.

A clear talent roadmap is essential for both talent attraction and retention. Given economic instability, candidates are drawn to workplaces that let them grow and develop their careers over longer stretches of time.

Stable rise in salaries

In 2026, wages are expected to go up, with increments falling between 13 – 20%.

Companies will offer more sizable increments for roles in FP&A, commercial finance, transformation. Roles that require experience in business partnering, ERP upgrades and automation will also command higher premiums. However, traditional accounting roles will see slower wage growth due to the impact of shared service models and AI tools.

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