Executive Director, Head of Business Finance (Retail/Wealth Banking)

Virginia Tech; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Executive Director for their Retail & Wealth Business. The successful candidate will drive strategic financial insights and initiatives while collaborating with CFOs and business leaders. Candidates should have over 10 years of finance experience in a global institution, preferably within banking, supported by an accounting qualification or MBA in Finance.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of relevant finance experience in a leading global financial institution.
• Ability to influence business leaders and challenge stakeholders effectively.
• Strong knowledge or prior experience in consumer banking or wealth management.

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy into actionable financial plans across segments.
• Advise on financial performance, profitability, and risks.
• Lead monthly performance reviews and financial forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Cost efficiency

Market analysis

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CMA, ACCA)

MBA in Finance

Job description

They are looking to hire an Executive Director level candidate to provide financial and strategic insights as Head of Business Finance for their Retail & Wealth Business

This role will be responsible for supporting the following:

• Translate business strategy into actionable financial plans across segments and markets.
• Partner with segment CFOs and heads to monitor and drive progress toward strategic targets.
• Align financial impact and execution with country finance and business partners
• Advise on financial performance, profitability, and risks; identify growth opportunities.
• Track segment performance (financial and non-financial) and lead deep-dive analysis.
• Support Business Reviews with insight-driven reporting and competitor benchmarking.
• Drive multiyear strategic planning and market share improvement initiatives.
• Lead monthly performance reviews, flash, outlook, and forecasting processes.
• Ensure smooth execution of corporate planning and internal finance processes.
• Track value drivers and coordinate with analytics and offshore teams.
• Drive cost efficiency through prioritization and financial discipline.

To be eligible for this role you will require

• Over 10 years of relevant finance experience within a leading global financial institution, preferably in banking
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CMA, ACCA) or MBA in Finance preferred
• Proven ability to partner with business leaders, influence decisions, and effectively challenge stakeholders
• Strong knowledge or prior experience in consumer banking, wealth management, or SME/commercial banking

Please contact Michael Durkin - email your cv directly in word format with job reference no. JOB-15054 to [e-mail]

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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