Finance Director

PSLOVE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the consumer goods sector based in Singapore is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee the entire finance function, including financial accounting, budgeting, and compliance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, proven leadership abilities, and strong skills in financial planning and analysis. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial accuracy and strategic partnership within the company.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15+ years of relevant finance experience, ideally in FMCG/consumer goods.
• Proven experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Strong grounding in accounting, audit, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the finance function including financial accounting.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting across all markets.
• Oversee cashflow forecasting and liquidity management.

Skills

Relevant finance experience

Leadership and development of finance teams

Strong grounding in accounting and financial governance

Advanced Excel ability

Experience with ERP systems

Strong FP&A and business partnering

Problem-solving skills

Education

ACCA/CPA/CA trained

Tools

Microsoft NAV

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Core Responsibilities (25%) Financial & Management Accounting

1. Lead and oversee the full finance function including financial accounting, reporting, AP, AR, treasury, and internal controls.
2. Oversee the accounts and financial close process for all subsidiary companies within the Group and consolidation, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

(20%) Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis (FP&A)

1. Lead annual budgeting, quarterly and monthly forecasts & reviews across all markets
2. Deliver clear variance analyses, margin breakdowns, and actionable commercial insights, partnering with leadership in holding functions accountable to performance vs. budget
3. Build and strengthen dashboards & rolling forecasts for sales, margins, trade spend, channel mix, and SKU profitability.

(15%) Cashflow, Treasury & Working Capital

1. Oversee cashflow forecasting and liquidity management.
2. Manage banking relationships, trade financing, FX exposure, and treasury structures, whilst driving regular increases to banking lines as the group scales up
3. Optimise working capital across AR, AP, inventory, and supplier terms.

(15%) Tax, Audit, and Statutory Compliance

1. Oversee timely completion and submission of tax, GST, financial statements, and all regulatory/statutory filings across markets.
2. Lead audit prep and process, and serve as primary senior leader contact for external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory bodies, ensuring smooth and compliant reporting.

(15%) Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

1. Partner closely with the Founders Office on commercial strategy and long-term strategic planning.
2. Support capital allocation discussions, investment trade-offs, growth and cashflow modelling, providing forward-looking financial insights to support decision-making (e.g. market expansion, pricing, promotions, P&L impact).

(10%) Leadership & Team Development

1. Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team across the region, ensuring strong capability development
2. Drive operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement both within the finance department as well as cross-functionally, as the business scales up

Skills & Qualifications

• 10 to 15+ years of relevant finance experience, ideally in FMCG/consumer goods/retail/supply-chain-driven businesses
• Proven experience leading and developing a finance team
• Strong grounding in accounting, audit, internal controls, and financial governance (experience in consolidation & multi-entity operations preferred)
• Advanced Excel ability. Additionally, experience with Microsoft NAV / Dynamics 365 Business Central or other ERP systems is an advantage.
• Preferably ACCA/CPA/CA trained
• Strong FP&A, business partnering, and deep commercial understanding (e.g. pricing, promotions, trade spend, supply chain costing, margin analysis)
• A highly organized, independent problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with a bias for action, and an open-minded spirit