Finance Lead (Tech Hardware Systems)

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a Finance Lead to establish and manage its finance function as it scales. This role involves strategic financial leadership, partnership with executive management, and team building, requiring significant experience within the semiconductor or tech sectors.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of finance experience in semiconductors, silicon design, or embedded systems.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English.
• Experience working in R&D-heavy, grant-reliant businesses.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO on financial strategy and investor engagement.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and 3-statement modeling.
• Own monthly closing and statutory reporting.

Skills

FP&A

Cashflow forecasting

Financial controls

Audit readiness

Budget management

Job description

Finance Lead – Build Finance from First Principles in a Scaling Deep-Tech Business

Our client is a technology company advancing next-generation hardware systems for compute-intensive applications. Backed by institutional investors and having recently completed a significant funding round, we are entering a new phase of operational scale. We're now hiring a Finance Lead to establish and run the finance function end-to-end.

The ideal candidate brings finance experience from the semiconductor, embedded systems, or chip design sectors, and is ready to step into a high-ownership role with both strategic and operational scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO on board reporting, investor engagement, and financial strategy
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, 3-statement modeling, and scenario planning
• Own monthly closing, statutory reporting, and internal controls
• Set up and manage compliance, audit preparation, and grant reporting (e.g., EnterpriseSG, R&D incentives)
• Support department leads on budget management, cost allocation, and financial decision-making
• Manage a lean team; build and scale the finance team in line with company growth

Key requirements

• Fluent in both Mandarin and English to liaise with internal stakeholders and regional partners
• 10–15 years of finance experience in semiconductors, silicon design, embedded systems, or adjacent high-tech manufacturing sectors
• Strong technical grounding in FP&A, cashflow forecasting, financial controls, and audit readiness
• Experience working in R&D-heavy, grant-reliant businesses with complex cost structures
• Solid understanding of Singapore government grants, subsidies, and incentive frameworks
• Operates well in lean, fast-paced environments with limited structure and evolving needs

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Liew Foo Kin
EA Reg No: R1982421