Executive Director - Finance Planning Group (APAC)

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

Partner with APD business heads and regional CFO function to shape and execute financial strategies aligned with SMBC's regional and global objectives.
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
Provide commercial insights and financial analysis to support business decisions, pricing strategies, capital allocation and cost rationalization.

2. Regional Oversight & Governance

Oversee managerial accounting reporting and internal controls across APAC branches and subsidiaries.
Ensure alignment with global / regional managerial accounting policies and local regulatory requirements.
Drive standardization and efficiency through shared service models and digital finance transformation.

3. Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse regional finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Build strong succession pipelines and talent development programs within Finance Planning Group.
Promote cross-functional teamwork and knowledge sharing across jurisdictions.

4. Business Partnering & Performance Management

Act as a strategic advisor to business units, providing financial guidance on new initiatives, investments, and risk-return assessments.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), profitability, and cost optimization efforts.
Lead or support regional projects such as re-organization or system implementations.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with Tokyo HQ and regional offices on financial matters.
Prepare and present financial updates to senior management, regional committees, and board-level forums.

Job Requirements:

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; CPA, CA, or MBA is an added advantage.
15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a regional leadership role within banking or financial services.
Proven track record in strategic planning, financial control, and stakeholder management.
Strong leadership and team management skills, demonstrated success in leading and managing regional teams.
Experience working in a Japanese financial institution or with Japanese stakeholders is a plus; Japanese language proficiency is advantageous but not essential