Finance Manager

Vertical Institute Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore seeks an experienced finance manager to lead and oversee financial operations as they scale. The role includes financial reporting, compliance management, and team leadership to ensure robust financial health and support growth initiatives. Candidates must possess extensive experience in accounting, strong analytical skills, and a degree in finance.

Benefits

Hybrid-work flexibility

Competitive salary + performance bonus

Open, high-trust culture

Qualifications

• 6+ years progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Expert knowledge of Singapore FRS, GST, and corporate tax.
• High EQ communicator, capable of explaining finance to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-set accounts and close books within five working days of the month-end.
• Lead annual budget and rolling forecasts; partner with department heads to translate strategy into numbers.
• Manage and mentor a team of finance executives.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance or ACCA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Why this role matters

• Guard financial health. Own end-to-end finance operations so leadership always has an accurate, timely picture of performance as we scale from 30 to triple-digit headcount.
  
  

• Enable rapid growth. Build first-principles processes that handle rising transaction volume, multiple revenue streams, and complex grant funding.
  
  

• Ensure 100% compliance. Keep us fully aligned with IRAS, GST, SkillsFuture, and audit requirements while supporting a remote-first workforce.
  
  

What you’ll do

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee full-set accounts and close books within five working days of the month-end.
  
  

• Prepare monthly management packs: P&L, cash-flow forecasts, variance analyses, product-line profitability.
  
  

• Reconcile revenue between LMS/CRM, payment gateways, and accounting system to guarantee accuracy.
  
  

Budgeting, Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budget and rolling forecasts; partner with department heads to translate strategy into numbers.
  
  

• Develop KPI dashboards that alert leadership to margin, liquidity, and burn-rate trends.
  
  

Compliance & Tax

• File quarterly GST, ECI, and annual corporate tax; monitor changes to Singapore FRS and IRAS guidelines.
  
  

• Manage SkillsFuture, IBF, and WSQ grant claims, ensuring documentation passes audit on first submission.
  
  

Process & Systems Improvement

• Map all income/expense flows and tighten internal controls.
  
  

• Implement or optimise cloud accounting stack (Xero + automation tools) to cut manual work.
  
  

• Design a quarterly finance checklist to eliminate slip-ups such as missed credit notes or late grant claims.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Manage and a team of finance executives; set clear OKRs and promote continuous learning.
  
  

• Collaborate with the HR function on payroll inputs, commission calculations, and benefits reconciliation.
  
  

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance or ACCA; 6+ years progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in a managerial role.
  
  

• Expert knowledge of Singapore FRS, GST, and corporate tax.
  
  

• Proven track record of accelerating close cycles and building automated, audit-ready processes.
  
  

• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets plus hands-on with Xero, QuickBooks, or NetSuite; bonus if you can wrangle Zapier or SQL for reporting.
  
  

• High EQ communicator — able to explain finance to non-finance stakeholders and support tough cost-control conversations.
  
  

• Passion for continuous learning and a genuine belief in empowering professionals through courses.
  
  

What you’ll enjoy

• Hybrid-work flexibility
  
  

• Competitive salary + performance bonus tied to company growth.
  
  

• Open, high-trust culture that values initiative, accountability, and customer-centricity.