Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

JacksonGrant has been engaged to identify the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a well-established multinational manufacturing company, based in Northern Thailand. Our client is a market-leading manufacturer and the company’s predominantly Asia operations support a worldwide customer base.

As the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the financial strategy of our client’s organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, with a dotted line to the Group CFO, you will be based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, overseeing all financial aspects of our operations.

Your leadership will be instrumental in driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting strategic decision-making to achieve the business objectives. Given the nature of the role, previous experience in a related manufacturing environment is required. 

The successful candidate will ideally possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior financial leadership roles, preferably including Cash Management and Optimisation, Financial Strategy and Planning, with a focus on developing and implementing financial strategies and business plan development. A finance professional with a proven track record of successfully navigating businesses through exit process would be a strong advantage. 

The CFO will have direct management responsibility for finance teams in Europe and the US. Direct experience of managing remote and/or overseas teams is preferred. Our client requires a passionate leader who will not only embody the company's vision and values but also inspire the team and guide strategic decision-making.

This leader must maintain an unwavering commitment to implementing best practices aimed at optimising profitability and enhancing shareholder value, ensuring relevance and success in today's competitive financial landscape.


Qualifications:
•    Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
•    Proven track record of success in financial leadership roles, ideally within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
•    Strong understanding of financial management principles, including cash flow optimisation, budgeting, and strategic planning.
•    Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems; experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is desirable.
•    Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
•    Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute financial strategies that drive business growth.
•    Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence decision-making.
•    High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding corporate governance principles and regulatory compliance.
•    Perfect command of both spoken and written English and minimum basic Thai


This is going to be a challenging yet extremely rewarding job for the right person, as the company executes its ambitious growth and innovation plans.
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