Finance Director

CORNUCOPIA SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Singapore is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead management reporting, budgeting, and project accounting. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of finance-related experience, a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, and a preferred Chartered Accountant qualification. Strong skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder management are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance-related role.
• Chartered Accountant (CA Singapore) or other relevant qualification preferred.
• Strong business acumen in the alternative investment industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present key financial and performance reports for senior management.
• Lead annual budgeting and monitor actual performance vs. targets.
• Support project cost tracking, billing, and revenue recognition.

Skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Proficient in Word

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

ERP tools

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Job Description

Management Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present key financial and performance reports (revenue, cost, margin, cash flow) for senior management
• Support detailed financial analysis and ad‑hoc decision‑making

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasts, and monitor actual performance vs. targets, highlighting variances

Project / Revenue Accounting

• Support project cost tracking, billing and revenue recognition for regional service contracts
• Coordinate with respective cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in fair value assessments

Accounting, Compliance & Reporting

• Supervise daily accounting operations, lead month‑end closing, and prepare accurate management accounts and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, administration protocols, and relevant regulations
• Liaise with auditors, respond to due diligence requests, and assist in statutory and management reporting
• Prepare timely and accurate management accounts and basic variance analysis

Job Requirements

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

Certification

• Chartered Accountant (CA Singapore) or other relevant Singapore accountancy qualification preferred; CFA Charterholder an advantage

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in finance-related role
• Strong business acumen and understanding of alternative investment industry is preferred
• Experience with accountancy firms in audit, or valuation roles with regional clients (APAC) is a strong advantage

Skills

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; ERP / BI tools a plus
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills; good sense of compliance and audit framework
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to work effectively with cross‑functional and regional teams