Finance Director (Medan)

Our client, a reputable multinational organization, is seeking a seasoned Finance Director to lead the overall finance function and serve as a key strategic partner to the executive leadership team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations, while also providing governance across procurement, supply chain, insurance, compliance, and corporate governance activities.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening internal controls, and supporting sustainable business growth. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially driven finance leader with strong business partnering capabilities and experience operating within a multinational environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end finance and accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with local and global standards.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, cash flow management, and performance reporting to support business objectives.
• Partner closely with senior management to provide financial insights, commercial analysis, and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee statutory reporting, taxation, audit processes, and corporate governance requirements.
• Develop and enhance financial controls, policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, working capital, and cost optimization.
• Provide oversight across procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and supplier governance to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, insurers, regulatory authorities, and professional advisors.
• Lead insurance management activities, including policy administration, renewals, and claims management.
• Support business transformation, operational improvement initiatives, and system enhancement projects from a finance and governance perspective.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; professional certifications and/or a Master's Degree will be advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven experience managing the full spectrum of finance functions, including financial reporting, FP&A, budgeting, treasury, taxation, audit, and compliance.
• Prior experience working within a multinational company (MNC) environment with exposure to regional or global reporting structures.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian accounting standards, taxation regulations, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic business partner and influence decision-making across senior stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing procurement, supply chain governance, or corporate shared services functions will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of managing, developing, and mentoring teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; exposure to Oracle Fusion or similar platforms is preferred.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Willingness to be based in Medan, North Sumatra.