Finance Controller (FP&A, Business Partnering, Consolidation)

APAC Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation in Singapore seeks a Finance Controller to lead regional finance operations. The role requires expertise in financial consolidation and business partnering, and comes with strategic responsibilities that drive growth. Candidates should have 8-12 years of experience and relevant professional qualifications. You will lead transformation initiatives in a high-growth environment, making this an excellent career move.

Benefits

Strong career trajectory

High stakes and strategic impact

Opportunity to lead finance transformation

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of finance or controlling experience in a regional role within trading or manufacturing.
• Strong IFRS/GAAP technical expertise.
• Previous experience in a Big 4 firm highly preferred.
• Experience in financial consolidation, reporting, and systems implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead APAC consolidation across Actuals, Budget, Forecast, and Multi-Year Plan.
• Drive regional FP&A processes and support strategic decision-making.
• Present KPIs and business drivers to the CFO and leadership team.
• Develop financial models and reporting tools.
• Lead and coach a team of finance professionals.

Skills

Financial consolidation

Financial business partnering

Data-driven insights

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

CPA/CA/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Job description

This role serves as the regional finance leader for our client's APAC operations, with a strong focus on FP&A, financial business partnering, and consolidation across multiple entities. You will drive the accuracy and integrity of financial planning cycles, deliver strategic insights to senior stakeholders, and enhance financial controls and governance to support sustainable, profitable growth across the region.

Client Details

Our client is a French multinational specializing in high-performance lubricants and fluids. With its APAC headquarters in Singapore, they manage operations across 10+ markets and are driving continuous transformation in their business functions, including finance. They are now looking for a Finance Controller to drive end-to-end FP&A cycles, deliver actionable commercial insights to the business, and elevate consolidation and reporting standards across the region.

Description

• Lead APAC consolidation across Actuals, Budget, Forecast, and Multi-Year Plan, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and actionable insights.
• Drive regional FP&A processes, including scenario planning, variance analysis, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as a trusted financial business partner to country and regional leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for growth and efficiency.
• Present KPIs, ratios, and business drivers to the CFO and leadership team, translating complex financials into clear, decision-ready information.
• Develop and implement financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to support planning, performance tracking, and business analysis.
• Lead and coach a team of 3+ finance professionals, building FP&A, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Lead finance systems initiatives (SAP ECC to S/4HANA) to enhance reporting, forecasting, and business partnering capabilities.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative finance culture aligned with company values and strategic objectives.

Profile

• 8-12 years of finance or controlling experience in a regional role within trading or manufacturing.
• Professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA) with strong IFRS/GAAP technical expertise.
• Previous experience in a Big 4 firm is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in financial consolidation, reporting, and systems implementation (SAP experience preferred).
• Hands-on leadership with strong communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures.

Job Offer

• Regional ownership with high stakes and strategic impact.
• Opportunity to lead finance transformation in a high-growth environment.
• Strong career trajectory in a global MNC.

Michael Page International Pte Ltd. (Company No. 199804751N) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Rachel Hee (Lic No: R22111006 / EA No.: 199804751N ) at [phone].