Finance Director & Special Assistant to the Chairman

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent corporate entity in Singapore seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to the Chairman. The ideal candidate will provide high-level financial leadership and strategic problem-solving to guide the organization. Key responsibilities include advising on financial matters, analyzing company performance, and evaluating investment opportunities. Candidates should possess CFO-level experience, relevant professional qualifications, and strong commercial acumen. This position offers an opportunity to impact the organization's strategic direction significantly.

Qualifications

• CFO-level experience or capability with a strong grounding in finance.
• Professional qualification preferred, such as CPA or CA.
• Proven ability to think strategically while being hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Chairman on financial and strategic matters.
• Review and analyze financial statements and budgets.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and partnerships.

Skills

CFO-level experience

Strong commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Education

CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

The role serves as a trusted senior executive assistant to the Chairman, providing high-level financial leadership, business analysis, and strategic problem-solving across the Group’s listed and operating entities. The incumbent will act as the Chairman’s right-hand executive, able to rapidly assess business situations, evaluate opportunities, and recommend pragmatic, value-accretive solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Financial Advisory

   • Act as a principal advisor to the Chairman on financial, operational, and strategic matters.
   • Provide independent, objective analysis on business performance, investments, acquisitions, divestments, and restructuring initiatives.
   • Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for decision-making.

2. Financial Oversight & Analysis

   • Review and analyse group financial statements, management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow positions.
   • Identify financial risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities across existing businesses.
   • Support capital allocation decisions, including funding structures, ROI analysis, and balance sheet optimisation.
   • Work closely with Group CFOs, finance teams, auditors, and advisors where required.

3. Business Performance & Problem Solving

   • Rapidly diagnose issues arising in operating businesses (financial, operational, governance, or strategic).
   • Develop and recommend practical solutions, turnaround strategies, or corrective action plans.
   • Monitor execution of agreed actions and follow through on outcomes.

4. Business Opportunities & Investments

   • Evaluate new business opportunities, joint ventures, M&A, and strategic partnerships.
   • Conduct high-level commercial, financial, and risk assessments on potential investments.
   • Support negotiations and structuring of transactions, working alongside external advisors as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• CFO-level experience or capability, with strong grounding in accounting, finance, and financial management.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred.
• Proven ability to think strategically while remaining hands-on.
• Strong commercial acumen and business judgment.
• Senior finance or general management experience in listed companies, large groups, investment firms, or professional services.
• Track record in business analysis, restructuring, investment evaluation, or complex problem-solving.
• Experience working closely with Boards, Chairmen, or founders is highly advantageous.

Bonus / Advantage Skills

• Exposure to business development, M&A, or corporate strategy.
• Working knowledge of basic corporate law, contracts, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to navigate cross-functional issues beyond finance (operations, strategy, governance).