Head of Finance (Subsidiary – United States)

Job Summary:

Head of Finance is responsible for leading the overall finance function of the U.S. subsidiary, setting direction, ensuring compliance, and driving business performance. This role focuses on strategic oversight, governance, internal controls, and decision-making, while leveraging Shared Services and the Finance Section Manager for execution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Define financial strategy, targets, and performance framework for the U.S. entity

• Lead budgeting, dynamic forecasting (DF), and long-term planning at a strategic level

• Provide forward-looking insights and recommendations to senior management

• Align financial direction with Group FP&A and corporate objectives

2. Governance, Compliance & Internal Control

• Own overall compliance with related financial reporting standards, tax regulations, group reporting standards, and company policies

• Establish and oversee internal control frameworks

• Ensure effectiveness of controls across finance and cross-functional processes

• Review and approve key accounting judgments, financial statements, and critical decisions

• Oversee tax compliance through coordination with external advisors

3. Financial Performance & Business Partnering

• Act as a key business partner to the Group and local leadership team

• Challenge and validate business assumptions, pricing strategies, and investment decisions

• Drive profitability, cost efficiency, and financial discipline across the organization

4. Treasury & Financial Strategy

• Define approach for cash flow management and working capital optimization

• Oversee liquidity planning, funding strategy, and use of financial instruments

• Provide direction to Treasury Shared Services on key priorities

5. Oversight of Operations & Stakeholder Management

• Oversee outputs from Shared Services (Accounting & Treasury) and ensure quality and compliance

• Manage relationship with Shared Services, external auditors, and tax advisors

• Lead and develop finance team, including the Finance Section Manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• CPA or equivalent is strongly preferred

• 10–15 years of finance experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles

• Proven experience in FP&A, business partnering, and financial management

• Experience working with Shared Services and multinational environments

Working Hours & Time Zone Alignment:

• This role is based in Thailand but supports U.S. operations

• The working schedule follows a non-standard structure and differs from typical Thailand office hours. The role requires at least 4 hours of daily overlap with U.S. business hours to support collaboration and operational coordination.

• Regular evening work is expected to ensure effective collaboration with U.S. stakeholders

Travel Requirement:

• Ability to travel to the United States as required for business purposes

• Mandatory travel for year-end physical inventory (stock count) and other key activities

• Must be able to travel internationally without restrictions