Financial Controller

**Company Description**
We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented **Financial Controller** to join our dynamic finance team. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial operations across multiple entities in Asia, with a strong focus on IFRS standards and regional tax knowledge. You will partner with supply chain, regional finance teams, and external auditors to support smooth end-to-end accounting processes and enable business performance.

This position also plays a key leadership role in supporting the Group Supply Chain & Asia Finance Director, contributing to strategic decision-making, cross-functional projects, and representing finance in senior forums when required.

Key Responsibilities

**Local statutory and related matters**
- Lead month-end reporting for assigned entities (Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India, and China), including journal entry reviews, reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Manage all banking documentation, queries, and relationships.
- Oversee secretarial, taxation, and transfer pricing compliance.
- Liaise with banks, auditors, and statutory bodies to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
- Ensure compliance and timely submission on tax and statutory matters

**Controlling**
- Maintain and strengthen internal control systems.
- Review and update policies and procedures to drive efficiency and compliance.
- Lead initiatives to improve financial systems, processes, and reporting accuracy.
- Enforce internal controls process

**Financial Planning and Analysis**
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process, providing timely insights on performance against budget.
- Manage cash flow forecasting, including receivables, intercompany activities, capital expenditures, and payments.
- Provide analysis of cost movements and their impact on business results.

**Business Partnering**
- Collaborate closely with regional accounting and finance teams to ensure alignment and best practices.
- Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Lead or support ad-hoc projects that enhance financial performance and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to influence at senior management level and contribute to strategic business discussions.
- Provide senior-level guidance to business leaders, ensuring financial considerations are embedded in commercial and operational decisions.

**Others**
- Lead a world class team of finance professionals and help them grow and develop
- Ad-hoc projects and assignments are naturally part of this role’s scope as well

**Qualifications**
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- ** Minimum 5 years of Big 4 audit experience**:

- ** 5-8 years of relevant experience, including regional oversight**.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and solid understanding of APAC tax regulations.
- Proficiency in MS Office; SAP ERP experience is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner across teams and functions.
- Proven track record of managing and hands on complex financial tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
- No travelling required

**Additional Information**
XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.