Finance Manager

CARLSBERG SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Singapore seeks a finance professional to oversee month-end close, management reporting, and budgeting cycles. The ideal candidate will drive financial accuracy, collaborate with stakeholders, and enhance reporting through analytics. A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 5-7 years of relevant experience are required, along with advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Power BI. This role offers opportunities to influence business performance and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in finance or management accounting, preferably in a complex environment.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality financial analysis.
• Strong ability in financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and manage reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide insights on margins.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Business partnering

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Results-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline

Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CFA)

Tools

Power BI

Finance automation tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, management reporting, variance analysis, and balance sheet governance, including company budget tracking and financial accuracy.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and operations to provide insights on margins and overall business performance.
• Lead or support budgeting and forecasting cycles, tracking performance trends to recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor operating costs, identify efficiency opportunities, and support initiatives to improve profitability.
• Support cash flow forecasting, receivables management, and payment governance to ensure positive liquidity.
• Manage tax submissions and support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.
• Enhance reporting and decision-making through analytics and automation.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, controls, and ways of working.
• Coach and develop team members, collaborating closely with shared services and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations that support business-critical decisions.
• Lead high-impact projects and ad-hoc initiatives aligned with evolving business needs.
• Undertake additional finance-related duties and projects as required, in line with business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CFA) is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in finance, management accounting, or finance controller, preferably in a complex or fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality financial analysis and translate complex data into clear, actionable business insights.
• Advanced Excel capability with demonstrated experience in financial modelling, proficiency in Power BI and finance automation tools is a strong advantage.
• Strong business partnering and communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, resilient, and results-driven, with the ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities.