Regional Head of Finance and Strategy, APAC

A senior-level financial executive responsible for leading a team of finance professionals to ensure accurate financial reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting of the Company's financial performance. They play a critical role in supporting Regional Leadership in identifying business opportunities and driving profitable growth within their assigned region. Key Responsibilities: Financial Leadership: Develop in partnership with regional commercial leaders and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with global business objectives. Lead the regional finance team, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including forecast cycles, annual budget and long-range plans. Monitor key financial metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with regional leadership to develop and implement strategic plans, including financial projections and investment decisions. Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business decision-making. Identify potential growth areas and develop strategies to maximize profitability within the region. Budgeting and Forecasting: Establish and manage annual operating budgets for the region, ensuring alignment with company goals. Develop detailed financial forecasts, including revenue projections, expense management. Regularly review and adjust forecasts based on market conditions and business performance. Trends and Opportunities Identify trends and opportunities and leveraging global HQ provide business support intelligence to senior leaders. Constantly stay abreast on industry and retail outlook to apply business insights on a timely basis. Leverage data sources (NDP, Nielsen, Mintel, Kantar) to perform benchmark analysis and identify whitespace opportunities for potential business growth. Regional negotiations Support Regional financial negotiations with key partners for contract renewals (including RFPs/pitches with Global Toy Partners), audits, transfer fees and GSFs Team Development: Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team. Foster a culture of collaboration, efficient ways of working and improvement within the regional finance function. Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for team members. Stakeholder Management: Dual reporting to VP Finance (LA based) and SVP Consumer Products (Sydney based) Regularly communicate business performance and insights to regional leaders, senior management. Build strong relationships across multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure alignment and support business objectives. Proactively address financial concerns and provide strategic recommendations to improve business operations.