Finance Director, Thailand

Who we are:

 Digital Edge DC (Digital Edge) is a leading data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. We seek to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering the populations they serve.

Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy-efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, we bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed capital.

Founded in late 2019, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, with 30+ data centers in operations and under construction, and this role is an exciting opportunity to join the team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:  

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.  

• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.   

• Strive: We are driven and determined. 

• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.    

• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet. 

What we need:

Reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer, this role oversees all financial activities of Digital Edge in Thailand, including accounting and control, financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, treasury, tax, risk, and cash management. The Finance Director will also work closely with the Country Manager through a dotted‑line reporting structure.

This role is based in Thailand and will support a growing portfolio that includes operational sites, expansion projects, and new developments.

This role is based full time on site in Chonburi, Thailand

Key responsibilities:

• Build, lead, and develop the Thailand finance team to establish a world‑class finance, reporting, and internal control environment.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to Group Finance—including monthly management accounts, statutory financial statements, and consolidation inputs.
• Oversee all statutory compliance requirements, including coordination with tax authorities, external auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Identify and support participation in government rebate, tax incentive, or investment promotion programs.
• Partner with business leaders to prepare, review, and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑range financial plans.
• Support strategic projects such as data center expansions, land acquisition, and greenfield construction initiatives.
• Manage all banking, treasury, and cash management activities in collaboration with Group Finance.
• Oversee capital project budgets, cost tracking, and reporting across construction and development activities.
• Maintain a strong risk management framework in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams.
• Produce FP&A reporting packages with relevant financial and operational KPIs.
• Provide analytical support to cross‑functional groups including Sales, Marketing, HR, Operations, and Design & Construction.

Actively champion and implement the organization’s policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity, ensuring adherence to incident reporting, legal, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification is required.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including financial reporting, consolidation, FP&A, and statutory compliance.
• Experience working in multinational environments; exposure to Asia‑based or global organizations preferred.
• Experience in telecommunications, data centers, digital infrastructure, or capital‑intensive industries is advantageous.
• Background in managing construction/CapEx budgets is a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop high‑performance finance teams.
• Hands‑on, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Fluency in Thai is essential; Proficiency in English is required.

If you’re ready to help shape the next phase of a fast‑growing digital infrastructure platform, we’d like to hear from you.