Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide leadership and strategic direction for finance functions. You will drive corporate tax strategy, ensure compliance, and manage financial planning across multiple regions. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree, over 10 years of experience, and proficiency in Mandarin for effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in finance, including 5 years in management roles.
• Experience in Public Cloud Services or ICT industry.
• Experience as Chief Accountant, Financial Controller, or Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to the finance functions.
• Partner with CEO to shape corporate strategy.
• Oversee risk management and compliance.
• Manage financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Lead cross-region finance functions.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Performance

Tax Management

Public Cloud Services

Mandarin Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Taxation or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Job Description

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the finance and accounting functions, driving financial performance and governance across the Group.
• Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to shape corporate strategy, delivering data-driven insights that enable sustainable business growth.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to support accurate and timely decision-making.
• Oversee risk management and ensure compliance frameworks are effectively embedded and operational across all jurisdictions.
• Manage cross-border financing, investment portfolios, and working capital optimization, ensuring alignment with international tax, audit, and regulatory standards.
• Drive corporate tax strategy, including cross-border restructuring, transfer pricing, and BEPS 2.0 compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management, board members, regulators, and external partners to support business objectives.
• Align global subsidiary operations with corporate strategic goals, facilitating successful globalization and operational excellence.
• Lead and manage finance functions across multiple regions, travel within China and the Asia-Pacific region.
• Collaborate and communicate directly with Chinese-speaking officers in the China HQ team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Taxation or related field; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the finance industry, including at least 5 years in supervisory or management roles, demonstrating proven leadership and management capabilities.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the Public Cloud Services or ICT industry is required.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Chief Accountant, Financial Controller, or Finance Director is required.
• Deep expertise in financial, tax, accounting, and auditing principles including GAAP; PRC GAAP knowledge is a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial and taxation management, with strong skills and substantial experience in accounting and auditing to effectively lead the finance team and provide guidance across accounting, budgeting, and taxation functions.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is essential to ensure effective communication with the Chinese-speaking stakeholders, including head office, business counterparts, and customers based in China.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to perform under pressure and handle urgent issues.
• This role may require business travel to other APAC countries, such as China, including short-term postings (2 - 6 weeks) in China.

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