Chief Financial Officer

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Tangerang, Indonesia

Position Overview

Our client, a leading and well-established corporation, is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company's overall finance function and support its long-term business growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and Board of Directors, the CFO will be responsible for developing financial strategies, strengthening operational excellence, driving business performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will possess an exceptional blend of strategic financial leadership and hands-on operational finance expertise, with proven experience leading finance organizations within large multinational or publicly listed companies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on financial planning, investments, mergers & acquisitions, capital allocation, and business expansion.

• Lead enterprise-wide financial transformation initiatives to improve profitability and shareholder value.

• Evaluate investment opportunities, business cases, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead corporate budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling.

• Drive financial performance through robust KPI monitoring and variance analysis.

• Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.

• Develop financial dashboards and executive reporting for senior leadership.

Financial Operations

• Oversee all aspects of:

  • Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • Treasury Management

  • Cash Flow Management

  • Tax Planning & Compliance

  • Accounts Receivable

  • Accounts Payable

  • General Ledger

  • Fixed Assets

  • Cost Accounting

  • Shared Service Finance (where applicable)

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

Business Performance Management

• Partner with business leaders to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

• Drive working capital optimization and cash flow improvement initiatives.

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and productivity enhancement.

• Monitor financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with IFRS/PSAK, taxation regulations, statutory reporting, and corporate governance requirements.

• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance.

• Lead relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, regulators, banks, and investors.

Treasury & Capital Management

• Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and capital structure.

• Optimize liquidity, foreign exchange exposure, and funding strategies.

• Lead debt restructuring or capital raising activities when required.

Risk Management

• Develop enterprise financial risk management frameworks.

• Monitor financial, operational, regulatory, and market risks.

• Ensure business continuity through sound financial controls.

Leadership & People Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance organization.

• Develop succession planning and leadership capabilities within the finance team.

• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

General Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.

• MBA or Master's Degree from a reputable international university is highly preferred.

• Overseas education from leading universities in the US, UK, Europe, Australia, Singapore, or other internationally recognized institutions is strongly preferred.

Professional Certifications

Candidates should possess one or more internationally recognized professional certifications, such as:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

• Certified Public Accountant ?CPA?

• ACCA ?advantageous?

Experience

• Minimum 18–20 years of progressive finance experience.

• At least 8–10 years serving as CFO, Deputy CFO, or Finance Director within a large corporation.

• Proven track record in multinational corporations, publicly listed companies, or large regional businesses.

• Experience managing finance organizations with revenues exceeding USD 300 million is preferred.

• Strong exposure across multiple finance disciplines, including:

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Financial Operations

  • Treasury

  • Corporate Finance

  • Tax

  • Accounting

  • Internal Controls

  • Risk Management

  • Business Finance

• Demonstrated experience supporting business transformation and growth initiatives.

• Experience leading ERP implementation or finance digital transformation is highly desirable.

Technical Competencies

Financial Leadership

• Corporate Finance

• Strategic Finance

• Capital Allocation

• Investment Analysis

• Business Valuation

• M&A Due Diligence

• Capital Structure Optimization

Financial Operations

• Accounting

• Treasury

• Tax

• Financial Reporting

• Working Capital Management

• Cash Flow Management

• Internal Controls

FP&A

• Budgeting

• Forecasting

• Business Planning

• Financial Modeling

• KPI Development

• Performance Analysis

Governance & Compliance

• IFRS / PSAK

• Corporate Governance

• Enterprise Risk Management

• Internal Audit

• Regulatory Compliance

Systems

• SAP

• Oracle

• Microsoft Dynamics

• Hyperion

• OneStream

• Power BI

• Tableau

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Business Acumen

• Executive Presence

• Commercial Mindset

• Operational Excellence

• Change Leadership

• Financial Stewardship

• Stakeholder Management

• Board-Level Communication

• High Integrity

• Decision Making under Pressure

• Talent Development

• Cross-functional Leadership

• Strong Negotiation Skills

Personal Attributes

• Results-oriented with a strong ownership mentality.

• Highly analytical and data-driven.

• Commercially minded while maintaining rigorous financial discipline.

• Able to balance strategic vision with operational execution.

• Strong communicator capable of influencing executive leadership and Board members.

• High ethical standards and unquestionable integrity.

• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast paced, and complex business environment.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience from large-scale organizations in one or more of the following industries are highly preferred:

• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods ?FMCG?

• Retail

• Consumer Electronics

• Conglomerates