Regional Finance Director, EPD APAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary Job Function The Regional Finance Director serves as a key member of the APAC Leadership Team and acts as the principal finance business partner to the Divisional Vice President, APAC. The role provides strategic leadership for all financial planning, business performance management, demand planning, governance, risk management, and finance talent development across the Asia Pacific region. The position is accountable for driving sustainable growth, profitability, cash flow optimization, and value creation across 11 affiliate markets representing approximately USD 635 million in annual revenue. The role ensures robust financial stewardship while supporting commercial decision-making, portfolio optimization, supply chain efficiency, and long-term strategic planning. The Regional Finance Director leads a geographically dispersed finance and demand planning organization, fostering a culture of accountability, business partnership, continuous improvement, and compliance with Abbott policies and external regulatory requirements. Core Job Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership • Serve as trusted advisor and strategic partner to the APAC Divisional Vice President and affiliate General Managers. • Influence business strategy through insightful financial analysis, scenario planning, risk assessment, and performance management. • Drive strategic decision making related to growth investments, portfolio prioritization, pricing strategies, market expansion, acquisitions, divestitures, and business development opportunities. • Challenge assumptions and provide objective financial perspectives to maximize shareholder value and sustainable business growth. • Actively participate in APAC Leadership Team discussions, contributing to strategic direction and organizational priorities. Financial Planning & Performance Management • Lead the annual Plan, quarterly Latest Best Estimate (LBE), Strategic Plan, and Long-Range Planning (LRP) processes across the region. • Establish robust forecasting methodologies that improve predictability, transparency, and business decision-making. • Monitor regional performance against revenue, profitability, margin, expense, cash flow, and working capital objectives. • Drive accountability for financial commitments through rigorous performance reviews and business operating mechanisms. • Identify risks and opportunities proactively and recommend corrective actions to ensure delivery of business objectives. • Develop and implement financial KPIs and dashboards to enhance business insights and operational effectiveness. Commercial Finance & Value Creation • Partner with commercial leadership to drive profitable growth and sustainable market expansion. • Lead financial evaluation of commercial investments, promotional effectiveness, new product launches, pricing initiatives, and business development opportunities. • Drive optimization of gross margin and operating margin through disciplined resource allocation and investment prioritization. • Support portfolio strategy by assessing product profitability, lifecycle management opportunities, and market attractiveness. • Deliver actionable insights that improve resource deployment and maximize return on investment across APAC markets. Demand Planning, Supply Chain & Working Capital • Provide executive oversight of regional demand planning and forecasting processes. • Lead collaboration between Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Affiliate teams to improve forecast accuracy and inventory management. • Drive initiatives to optimize working capital, inventory turns, service levels, and cash generation. • Support regional S&OP processes through financial integration and performance analytics. • Ensure financial impl