Deputy Director, Group Finance

Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global urban consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Deputy Director for Group Finance. This key role drives financial strategy and performance management, partnering with the Chief Executive and project leaders to optimize financial operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, especially in multicultural environments, and a strong strategic mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative team culture and want to make a positive impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of progressive experience in finance.
• At least 5 years in a global or regional leadership role.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed, and multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the global finance function.
• Oversee business performance reviews and financial analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA and/or CPA/ACCA preferred

Job description

About SJ

SJ Group is a global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm, with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 across SJ and our member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, RBG, SAA, and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to help shape a better future. Our technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as decommissioning and closure. We provide a full suite of multidisciplinarybuilt environment consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors that includes aviation, healthcare, hospitality, transport, water and environment as well as energy and resources.

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic finance leader for the role of Deputy Director, Group Finance, serving as the Business Finance Lead for the Project Management Business and Global Business Function. In this role, you will partner closely with the Chief Executive, Project Management, and Global Business Leader to drive financial strategy, performance management, and value creation across the assigned business lines. You will oversee financial planning processes, provide commercial insights, collaborate with key stakeholders to influence strategic decisions, and ensure alignment with global compliance standards and corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the business line’s global finance function.
• Partner with C-suite and regional leadership to drive business growth, optimize financial performance, and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes. Drive alignment between corporate objectives and operational execution.
• Oversee business performance reviews and lead in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across regions.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with IFRS/GAAP and relevant local regulations.
• Oversee cash flow management, capital structure, risk management, and funding strategies.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic insights to support decision-making processes.
• Provide actionable insights on margin improvement, pricing strategies, cost optimization, and capital allocation to drive sustainable value.
• Assess financial risks and opportunities, identify areas for improvement, and propose recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Support finance-related transformation initiatives, including ERP upgrades, automation, reporting standardization, and integration of newly acquired entities.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals to promote a collaborative culture and work environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA/ACCA is preferred.
• 12 to 15 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a global or regional leadership role.
• Strong strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to financial operations.
• Proven experience working in complex, matrixed, and multicultural environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!