APAC Business Controller – FMCG | Costing & Supply Chain Finance

Role: APAC Business Controller – FMCG | Costing & Supply Chain Finance

Location: Singapore

Industry: Food Manufacturing/Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Hudson Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a globally recognised and industry-leading FMCG organisation to appoint a high-calibre APAC Business Controller. Our client is a leading global organisation known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and a portfolio of well-established, market-leading brands. As their business continues to grow, they are looking for a commercially astute finance leader with a strong background in costing, supply chain planning, and business partnering to support the strategic financial operations across the APAC region.

About the Role

This is a pivotal and high-visibility position within the regional finance structure. Reporting directly to the APAC CFO, you will play a critical role in ensuring robust financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. You’ll act as a strategic business partner across departments, delivering insights, driving efficiencies, and supporting growth initiatives with a focus on both commercial and industrial cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities across commercial, industrial, supply chain and overheads.
• Partner with regional leaders to drive business performance and support decision-making with data-driven insights.
• Deliver timely analysis and reporting of financial results, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective action plans.
• Oversee monthly closing processes and ensure variance analysis is aligned with operational drivers.
• Monitor and evaluate pricing strategies, trade spends, and Gross-to-Net impacts.
• Support supply chain and manufacturing cost analysis, including destruction cost, stock evaluation, and capex monitoring.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of inclusion, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, systems, and corporate financial policies.
• Actively contribute to transformational finance initiatives and systems upgrades across the region.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a seasoned finance professional with:

• 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, business controlling, and commercial finance within the FMCG or manufacturing sectors.
• A minimum of 3–5 years in a regional or senior finance leadership role, working cross-functionally across commercial, supply chain, and operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in costing, supply chain controlling, and driving financial performance improvements.
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders (CFOs, GMs, Regional Heads) to influence strategic and operational outcomes.
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with the agility to adapt in a dynamic, high-performance environment.

What We’re Looking For

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CPA, CA, CIMA is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of performance monitoring and planning, budgeting, profit analysis and overheads management.
• High level of analytical acumen, with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Experience with ERP and financial planning systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase preferred).
• Excellent team management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Why Apply?

• Work with a global leader known for excellence, innovation, and long-term vision.
• High-impact role with visibility across the APAC region and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to drive real value and influence strategic outcomes.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and values-led organisation.

To submit your application, please apply via this post or email your CV to Sharmayne.chai@hudson.sg. Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Company information

Hudson RPO (Singapore) Pte Ltd

EA No. 23C2056

Registration No. 18C9146

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