Chief Financial Officer

JAC Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a privately held international FMCG group seeking a senior finance leader to head the global finance function from Singapore.

The role covers accounting, consolidation, FP&A, treasury, tax, internal controls, and cross-border governance. You will partner with the Board on strategy, funding, and M&A while driving IPO readiness and robust reporting across markets.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior finance leadership experience in a multinational, multi-entity organization.
• Experience in IPO readiness, capital markets transactions, or listed company environments.
• Strong expertise in IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP, SEC, SOX, and HKEX requirements is advantageous.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Fluent in English; Mandarin proficiency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Group's global finance function including accounting, consolidation, FP&A, treasury, tax, working capital management, audit, risk management, and internal controls.
• Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Board and executive leadership team on financial performance, capital allocation, funding strategies, investment decisions, business expansion, and M&A opportunities.
• Drive the Group's IPO readiness roadmap, including governance enhancement, financial reporting standards, internal controls, audit preparedness, due diligence processes, corporate restructuring, and listing-related initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate external stakeholders including investment banks, auditors, legal counsel, tax advisors, valuation specialists, and other professional service providers.
• Establish and maintain timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting across multiple international markets, ensuring clear visibility of financial performance, cash flow, budgets, forecasts, and key business metrics.
• Develop and oversee the Group's treasury and funding strategy, including banking relationships, liquidity management, foreign exchange exposure, debt facilities, equity financing, and investor engagement.
• Oversee cross-border tax planning, transfer pricing, financial compliance, and legal entity governance in partnership with local advisors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Strengthen finance systems, reporting capabilities, internal policies, controls, and scalable processes to support a growing multinational organization.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on improving efficiency, data quality, operational controls, and decision-making capabilities.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing global finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Group in dealings with investors, lenders, regulators, auditors, and other external stakeholders.
• Support international operations across multiple regions and travel as required to engage key stakeholders and drive strategic business initiatives.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin proficiency advantageous

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Location: Singapore (Open to Other Locations for the Right Candidate)

Your New Company

Our client is a privately held international FMCG group with a growing presence across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Through a portfolio of consumer brands and operating businesses, the Group has established a strong track record of developing, manufacturing, and distributing products across multiple markets.

As the organization continues to expand its global footprint, it is focused on strengthening corporate governance, enhancing operational efficiencies, and building scalable capabilities to support long-term sustainable growth. With an entrepreneurial culture and ambitious growth agenda, the Group offers an exciting environment for senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives, influence key business decisions, and contribute meaningfully to the next phase of its global development.

Your New Role

• Lead and oversee the Group's global finance function, including accounting, group consolidation, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), treasury, tax, working capital management, audit, risk management, and internal controls.
• Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Board and executive leadership team on financial performance, capital allocation, funding strategies, investment decisions, business expansion, and M&A opportunities.
• Drive the Group's IPO readiness roadmap, including governance enhancement, financial reporting standards, internal controls, audit preparedness, due diligence processes, corporate restructuring, and management of listing-related initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate external stakeholders including investment banks, auditors, legal counsel, tax advisors, valuation specialists, and other professional service providers.
• Establish and maintain timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting across multiple international markets, ensuring clear visibility of financial performance, cash flow, budgets, forecasts, and key business metrics.
• Develop and oversee the Group's treasury and funding strategy, including banking relationships, liquidity management, foreign exchange exposure, debt facilities, equity financing, and investor engagement.
• Oversee cross-border tax planning, transfer pricing, financial compliance, and legal entity governance in partnership with local advisors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Strengthen finance systems, reporting capabilities, internal policies, controls, and scalable processes to support a growing multinational organization.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on improving efficiency, data quality, operational controls, and decision-making capabilities.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing global finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Group in dealings with investors, lenders, regulators, auditors, and other external stakeholders.
• Support international operations across multiple regions and travel as required to engage key stakeholders and drive strategic business initiatives.

Key Qualifications for Success

• 15+ years of senior finance leadership experience within a multinational, multi-entity organization.
• Proven experience in IPO readiness, capital markets transactions, or listed company environments.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, FP&A, treasury, tax, audit, governance, internal controls, and cross-border operations.
• Experience partnering with Boards and senior management on strategy, funding, investments, M&A, and business growth initiatives.
• Track record of building and leading finance teams, systems, and control frameworks through periods of growth and transformation.
• Experience managing external stakeholders, including auditors, investment banks, legal counsel, tax advisors, and lenders.
• Strong understanding of IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP, SEC, SOX, and/or HKEX requirements is advantageous.
• Experience within FMCG, beverages, consumer products, manufacturing, or international distribution environments preferred.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Fluent in English; Mandarin proficiency is advantageous.
• High integrity, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on levels.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including regular engagement with European stakeholders.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.