CFO (Media advertising)

Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd - Head Office; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing service company in Singapore is seeking a senior finance leader to ensure compliance and drive financial governance across markets. The ideal candidate will possess over 12 years of finance experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles, ensuring transparent financial reporting and strategic insights for decision-making. This role offers an opportunity to develop a high-performing finance team while collaborating with cross-functional leaders.

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of progressive finance experience.
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting standards.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial governance

Risk management

Financial reporting

Leadership

Compliance frameworks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements across all markets and adherence to group-level financial policies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting to management and key stakeholders.
• Oversee external audits, tax filings, and statutory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Effectively manage working capital, cash flow, and financial risk
• Enhance finance systems, tools, and automation to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Standardize core financial processes across markets, including budgeting, procurement, expense management, and reporting.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize financial operations and controls.
• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership to provide financial insights that guide strategic decision-making.
• Lead financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Drive profitability and cost efficiency through rigorous financial management.
• Support business evaluations, investment analysis, and long-term growth planning.
• Oversee Group-wide cash flow, liquidity, and working capital management.
• Proactively monitor and mitigate financial risks, including currency, credit, and operational exposures.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing regional finance team.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline, accountability, and compliance throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Legal, Operations)
• Act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to local leadership, contributing to growth, investments, and cost optimization.
• Strengthen collaboration across commercial and operational teams to drive business success.

Requirements

• Over 12 years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles (CFO, Deputy CFO, Head of Finance, Regional Finance Director).
• Demonstrated success in driving financial operations, governance, and compliance across diverse international markets.
• Well-versed in accounting, audit, and taxation.

Equal Employment Opportunity: ManpowerGroup Singapore is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.