Finance Leader for Creative Agency Growth

The Shortlist.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent communications agency in Singapore seeks a Senior Finance Lead to oversee the finance function and provide strategic financial insights. Ideal for a Finance Manager ready to step up or an Associate Finance Director, this role demands hands-on finance experience, particularly in creative agency environments. Candidates should possess 6-10 years in finance, be resilient, and show strong expertise in management accounts and budgeting. This position offers real ownership and direct involvement in business decisions.

Benefits

Real ownership and autonomy

Direct exposure to business decisions

Stable agency environment

Opportunity to grow the role over time

Qualifications

• Experience in a creative / PR / media agency environment is essential.
• Confident operating across Singapore with some Malaysia exposure.
• Able to partner closely with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day finance function and act as a financial partner to leadership.
• Manage end-to-end monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Oversee cashflow forecasting and runway planning.
• Handle budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

6-10+ years' experience in finance or accounting

Hands-on experience with Paprika

Strong on management accounts, forecasting, and EBITDA-focused decision making

Direct, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Commercial and pragmatic

Tools

Paprika

Job description

A prominent communications agency in Singapore seeks a Senior Finance Lead to oversee the finance function and provide strategic financial insights. Ideal for a Finance Manager ready to step up or an Associate Finance Director, this role demands hands-on finance experience, particularly in creative agency environments. Candidates should possess 6-10 years in finance, be resilient, and show strong expertise in management accounts and budgeting. This position offers real ownership and direct involvement in business decisions.