Finance Controller

Finance Controller (Manufacturing) | Northern Thailand

Your new company

An international manufacturing organisation with a strong presence in Thailand is looking for an experienced Finance Controller to join its leadership team. The company is known for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and developing its people.

Your new role

We are looking for a Finance Controller with proven experience in plant or manufacturing finance leadership. The successful candidate will oversee accounting operations, drive performance improvements, and be a trusted partner to operations, supply chain, and business unit stakeholders. This role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on cost control, forecasting, and supporting transformation projects.

  • Lead and oversee accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Consolidate and analyse results, providing variance analysis on margins, productivity, and inventory.
  • Monitor and control material and conversion costs; identify opportunities for financial improvement.
  • Partner with plant and business leaders to support automation, capacity planning, and capital investments.
  • Review and approve capital expenditure requests, validate business cases, and ensure follow-through.
  • Lead annual re-costing, inventory control, and financial stocktaking activities.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external reporting requirements
  • Promote best-in-class cost visibility and decision support across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • 10+ years of finance leadership experience in manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of cost drivers, productivity metrics, and manufacturing operations.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex data.
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholders.
  • Proactive, hands-on leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement.

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturer with strong growth plans in Thailand.
  • Key leadership position with direct impact on plant performance and strategy.
  • Attractive salary package and long-term career progression opportunities.
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

What you need to do now

Click "apply now" if you are interested in this role. For further details or a confidential discussion on the other opportunities in Finance and Accounting, please reach out to Assanee (Jumbo) at Hays Recruitment via +66 2 460 6189 or email Assanee.ruengseeman@hays.co.th
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us at +66 2 460 6189 for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Location
Northern Thailand
Specialism
Accountancy and Finance
Ref:
1281481
Closing date
30 Nov 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Assanee Ruengseeman, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Bangkok
No. 8 T-One Building, 22nd Floor, Unit 2202,, Soi Sukhumvit 40, Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong Sub-district,

Telephone: +6624606189