TOMRA was founded on an innovation in 1972 that began with the design, manufacturing and sale of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used beverage containers. Today TOMRA provides technology-led solutions that enable the circular economy with advanced collection and sorting systems that optimize resource recovery and minimize waste in the food, recycling and mining industries and is committed to building a more sustainable future.
TOMRA has ~100,000 installations in over 80 markets worldwide and had total revenues of ~1.1 billion NOK in 2021. The Group employs ~4,600 globally and is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: TOM).
For further information about TOMRA, please see www.tomra.com
Role Summary
TOMRA Collection Asia is responsible for advancing the company’s sustainability and circular economy agenda across key markets in Asia, including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, mainland China, and TRT—our R&D and operational support hub in Xiamen, China, which develops and manufactures Basic Line RVMs for Asia and global markets.
Based in Singapore, the Head of Finance will oversee all financial operations across these six entities, ensuring strong governance, financial integrity, and alignment with TOMRA’s global policies and strategic objectives. This role is both operational and strategic—providing financial insight, leadership, and cross-border coordination across a culturally diverse region.
- Lead all financial planning, budgeting, and analysis across Asian entities. Support regional performance by driving cost control, accountability, and informed decision-making.
- Ensure alignment with TOMRA Group and APAC finance teams on policies, reporting, and systems. Deliver accurate financial reporting and participate in regional planning and reviews.
- Ensure full compliance with local tax and financial regulations. Manage audits and maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
- Oversee finance operations including accounting, tax, and treasury across the region. Standardize processes and support regional cash flow and intercompany projects.
- Build and mentor a high-performing regional finance team. Promote collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Support key business initiatives such as market expansion, restructuring, or system upgrades. Provide financial input and risk assessments for strategic decisions.
- Act as a trusted advisor to regional and local leadership. Use financial insights to guide business planning, investment decisions, and performance improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA/CA or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally in a regional or multinational environment.
- Proven experience managing finance across multiple Asian jurisdictions with a solid understanding of local compliance and statutory landscapes.
- Strong familiarity with global finance policies, international reporting standards (IFRS), and cross-border financial coordination.
- Hands-on, business-partnering mindset with strong commercial acumen.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and across cultures in a matrixed environment.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin, as the role requires frequent communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders. Additional languages (e.g., Japanese or Korean) are a plus.
- Experience in environmental solutions, technology, or capital equipment industries is advantageous.
- Strong systems knowledge (e.g., ERP, consolidation tools, financial planning platforms).
1. Position available for start-up as soon as possible.
2. Probation period: 3months.
Please note that recruitment for this position is being managed in-house. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from reaching out.
