Finance Business Partner

PENGUIN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin International Limited, a global leader in high-speed aluminum vessels, seeks a Finance Business Partner to drive FP&A, reporting, and strategic financial partnering across the group. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, delivering insights to support growth and operational excellence.

The role bridges finance with business operations, guiding management with data-driven recommendations and robust governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or Finance; CPA mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of finance experience with FP&A, budgeting and reporting.
• Experience in group finance, multinational or listed company preferred.
• ERP/BI experience; Workday or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports and dashboards.
• Partner with leaders to advise on commercial decisions, investments, and allocations.
• Support strategic planning, market analysis, and board material preparation.
• Drive financial systems improvements and maintain governance controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Management reporting

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA qualification mandatory

CA Singapore / ACCA / CPA Australia / ICAEW advantage

Tools

Workday ERP

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

The Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in supporting the Finance & Administration Director in driving the Group's financial planning, business performance management, and strategic decision-making processes. The incumbent will lead management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business partnering activities across the Group. This role serves as a key bridge between Finance and business operations, providing management with meaningful financial insights, performance analysis, and recommendations to support growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes for the Group. Develop financial models, business cases, scenario analysis, and sensitivity assessments to support strategic initiatives. Analyse business and financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators. Monitor revenue, profitability, cash flow, and cost drivers, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.

Management Reporting

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for senior management. Develop and maintain management dashboards and KPIs to support business performance monitoring. Provide insightful variance analysis and recommendations to improve financial and operational performance. Translate financial data into meaningful business insights to support decision-making.

Business Partnering

Partner closely with operational and functional leaders to support business objectives and drive accountability. Provide financial guidance on commercial decisions, capital investments, project evaluations, and resource allocation. Support business units in achieving budget targets and improving profitability. Challenge assumptions and promote financially sound decision-making across the organisation.

Strategic Finance Support

Support the Finance & Administration Director in strategic planning and corporate initiatives. Conduct market, industry, and financial analysis to support business growth opportunities. Participate in mergers, acquisitions, investments, or strategic projects where required. Prepare presentation materials and financial analyses for management and Board discussions.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes, controls, and systems. Champion the effective use of Workday Financial Management and reporting tools. Identify opportunities for automation, data analytics, and dashboard enhancements. Support finance digitalisation and transformation initiatives across the Group.

Governance & Controls

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. Support internal and external audit processes as required. Maintain high standards of financial integrity, accuracy, and governance.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is mandatory. Additional professional qualifications such as CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA Australia, ICAEW, or equivalent will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant finance experience, with significant exposure to:
• Management Reporting
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Financial Modelling
• Business Partnering
• Performance Analytics

Experience in a group finance, multinational, listed company, manufacturing, engineering, marine, construction, or project-based environment will be advantageous. Experience leading finance transformation or ERP implementation projects will be highly regarded.

Technical Skills

Strong financial analysis, planning, and forecasting capabilities. Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills. Experience with Workday ERP or SAP is highly preferred. Familiarity with Power BI or similar analytics and reporting platforms is advantageous. Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial controls, and corporate finance principles.

TAFEP-Compliant Equal Opportunity Statement

Penguin International Limited is committed to fair and merit-based employment practices. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and assess applicants based on their skills, qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the job.

Why Join Us?

Drive the Future of Shipbuilding

At Penguin International Limited, we don't just build ships; we set industry benchmarks. As a global leader in high-speed aluminum commercial vessels, we are at the forefront of maritime innovation, including the design and deployment of cutting-edge hybrid-electric and pure electric propulsion systems.

A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation

With over 50 years of heritage and the global recognition of our "Flex" brand of crewboats and security boats,