Finance Director

The role

The Finance Director acts as a strategic business partner to the Country General Manager and regional leadership. This person leads financial planning, analysis, commercial deal evaluation, and financial reporting to drive business growth. The role also oversees the country finance function including accounting, tax, and statutory compliance.

What you will do

• Partner with the Country General Manager and cross-functional teams to evaluate business opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and investments through financial modeling and business cases.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial leadership for artist signings, licensing agreements, and royalty arrangements.
• Support strategic investment initiatives and M&A activities through due diligence and valuation.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Lead the country finance function including accounting, treasury, payroll, and royalty processing.
• Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local requirements.
• Manage statutory audits and relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Drive cost control initiatives and manage operating expenses and headcount budgets.

Required qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive finance experience in commercial finance, FP&A, financial control, and business partnering.
• Experience in multinational organisations.
• Experience within a medium-sized to large international organisation.
• Proven ability to act as a strategic finance business partner within a matrix organisation.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
• Fluent in both English and Thai.

Nice to have

• Experience in the media, entertainment, consumer, or other fast-paced industries.
• MBA in Finance or Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.

Benefits

• An opportunity to influence the strategic direction of our Southeast Asia business
• The ability to foster innovation and make a significant impact on the domestic music industry in Southeast Asia
• An inclusive, collaborative, and global community
• A modern office environment
• Investment in personal growth and development

About the company

Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer that aims for a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company supports workforce diversity and treats all applicants according to merit, qualifications, competence, and talent.