CFO

ASCENDI GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in Singapore is looking for a CFO to lead their finance function. This role involves overseeing financial operations, managing investor relations, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has over 15 years in commercial finance roles, preferably as a CFO in large multinational or US-listed companies. Responsibilities include developing governance frameworks and driving financial strategy to support IPO readiness. Successful candidates must be willing to work in Singapore or Hong Kong without hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years in commercial finance roles, preferably in large multinational or listed companies.
• Experience as a CFO or senior finance leader, ideally with US-listed companies.
• Strong communication skills in English to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations ensuring accurate accounting and cost control aligned with business strategy.
• Develop governance frameworks for compliance and risk management.
• Drive financial planning and analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Manage investor relations and communicate with Board of Directors.
• Oversee treasury functions and capital market activities.
• Build and lead high-performance finance teams.
• Establish relationships with banks and investment communities.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to brand presidents.
• Lead IPO readiness initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions to public listings.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Planning

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Compliance Management

Job description

Company Overview / Employee Value Proposition

Ascendi Global is a boutique yet global executive search and leadership advisory firm. We search for the best to bring success to our client's organization. We also coach leaders who will make a difference in their career.We are a new start up headquartered in Singapore and majority of our team members are in Singapore.We haver partners across Zurich, China, Hong Kong and Philippines.

Job Summary

Our client is a leading global food consumer company expanding rapidly across 18 markets. The CFO will lead the finance function of the newly spun-off business, drive IPO readiness, and oversee financial planning, compliance, and stakeholder engagement to support sustainable growth and public listing success.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations to ensure accurate accounting, corporate finance management, and cost control aligned with business strategy
• Develop and implement governance frameworks to maintain compliance and risk management across the organization
• Drive financial planning and analysis to inform strategic decision-making and optimize capital allocation
• Manage investor relations and communicate effectively with the Board of Directors and external stakeholders to build trust and transparency
• Oversee treasury functions, mergers and acquisitions, and capital market activities to support business transformation and growth
• Build and lead high-performance regional or global finance teams, designing effective organizational structures to enhance operational excellence
• Establish and maintain critical external relationships with banks, investment communities, and financing sectors to secure financial resources
• Act as a strategic finance business partner to brand presidents and senior leaders, providing insights that drive commercial success
• Lead IPO readiness initiatives, including pre-IPO strategy development and stakeholder communication, ensuring smooth transition to public listing.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial mindset and strong business acumen to navigate complex global markets and evolving regulatory environments

Required competencies and certifications

• Proven experience managing finance functions in large multinational or listed companies with over 15 years in commercial finance roles
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performance teams and build effective cross-functional relationships based on trust and respect
• Experience working with corporate Boards of Directors and managing investor relations at a senior level
• Effective communication and presentation skills in English to engage diverse stakeholders
• Experience as a CFO or senior financial leader in US-listed companies or with successful IPO in the USA Stock exchange.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Track record of business transformation leadership in global corporations
• Experience managing finance teams across multiple regions or countries
• Entrepreneurial approach with strong stakeholder management skills

Other Information

• Work Location: Hong Kong or Singapore only (non negotiable, no hybrid work arrangement)
• Open to relocate successful candidates
• We will only contact qualified candidates. Thank you for your interest.