Finance Manager

bureau veritas singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

bureau veritas singapore pte. ltd. seeks a seasoned Finance Controller to oversee end-to-end financial operations and drive performance across product lines in Singapore. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly closings, while partnering with executives on strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in financial controlling or audit, strong reporting discipline, and proficiency in SAP/SAP BPC, SAC, and Power BI. A relevant certification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline.
• Professional certification (CA/CPA/ACCA) advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years in financial controlling, commercial finance or audit.
• Experience supporting revenue growth, pricing and decision-making.
• Construction/engineering sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance operations: billing, revenue recognition, AR/AP, GL, reconciliations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A for Product Lines.
• Manage monthly/annual closings and financial reporting.
• Monitor KPIs to support business performance and decisions.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Support audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with leaders on financial analysis, pricing, profitability.
• Review tenders, contracts, and proposals for financial viability.
• Assist in due diligence, mergers, acquisitions, and new entities.
• Perform other finance and control duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Excel and office tools

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

SAP

SAP BPC

SAC

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee finance operations, including billing, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow management.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for assigned Product Lines.
• Manage monthly and annual financial closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Monitor and analyze financial and operational KPIs to support business performance and decision-making.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls across financial and operational processes.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business leaders on financial analysis, pricing, profitability, and strategic initiatives.
• Review tenders, contracts, and commercial proposals to ensure financial viability and compliance.
• Support business reviews, due diligence activities, and corporate projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and new entity setups.
• Perform other finance and control-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline. Professional certification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in financial controlling, commercial finance, business partnering, or audit, with a strong track record of supporting revenue growth, profitability management, pricing, and commercial decision-making. Experience in the construction or engineering industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Hands-on, analytical, and detail-oriented with strong business acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SAP, SAP BPC, SAC, Power BI, or similar systems is preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and business partnering skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.