Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

SUN BIOTECH PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Singapore seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial planning, oversee compliance, and drive IPO readiness. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in financial leadership, particularly in preparing for public listings. Responsibilities include managing financial operations, developing governance frameworks, and ensuring stakeholder communication. Candidates should have an MBA, a track record of IPOs, and strong knowledge of corporate finance principles.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading or supporting at least one successful IPO.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, capital markets and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial planning, analysis and reporting functions.
• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and investment banks.
• Develop and implement corporate governance and risk management systems.
• Work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors on strategies.
• Oversee investor relations and ensure transparent communication.
• Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Forecasting

Leadership

Treasury

Corporate Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Financial Planning

Risk Management

CPA

Biotechnology

Capital Markets

Investor Relations

IPO

Budgeting

Capital

Life Sciences

Corporate Finance

Education

MBA or equivalent master’s degree

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Location: D01 Cecil, Marina, People’s Park, Raffles Place, SG

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial planning, analysis and reporting functions to support strategic business decisions and IPO readiness.
• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, treasury and compliance across subsidiaries.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, investment banks, legal advisors and regulatory authorities during the IPO process.
• Develop and implement corporate governance, risk management and internal control systems in line with public company standards.
• Work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to formulate long‑term financial and capital strategies.
• Oversee investor relations and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders and potential investors.
• Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent master’s degree required.
• Proven track record in leading or supporting at least one successful IPO.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 3+ years in a CFO, Finance Director or equivalent senior finance role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, capital markets and regulatory compliance for public listing.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA or CFA are highly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or life sciences industry an advantage.

Key Skills

• Forecasting
• Leadership
• Treasury
• Corporate Governance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Planning
• Risk Management
• CPA
• Biotechnology
• Capital Markets
• Investor Relations
• IPO
• Budgeting
• Capital
• Life Sciences
• Corporate Finance