Finance Manager (Industrial)

APAC Michael Page; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader seeks a strategic Finance Manager based in Singapore to oversee finance operations across Southeast Asia. The role involves financial reporting, compliance, and business partnering with regional leaders. Suitable candidates will have extensive finance experience in the chemical sector, with significant knowledge of ASEAN regulations and a strong command of financial data management.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

People-first culture

Focus on innovation and sustainability

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of finance experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Strong grasp of ASEAN statutory, tax, and financial regulations.
• Experience in a MNC or regional HQ set-up is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee finance operations across Southeast Asia.
• Act as a finance business partner to country and regional leaders.
• Manage statutory audits and local filings for Singapore and neighboring entities.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Stakeholder management

Cross-border taxation

Data-driven decision making

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA certification

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Be the finance anchor for Southeast Asia with a global manufacturing leader. We are looking for a hands-on and strategic Finance Manager to drive regional financial excellence from our Singapore hub.

Client Details

Known for developing premium chemicals around the world, they continue to strengthen their presence in Southeast Asia.

Description

• Lead and oversee finance operations across Southeast Asia, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, and compliance
• Act as a finance business partner to country and regional leaders-translating financial data into strategic insights that support growth and operational decisions
• Collaborate closely with local country teams, regional stakeholders, and global HQ
• Handle cross-border taxation, FX, and regulatory requirements across SEA markets
• Manage statutory audits and local filings, especially for Singapore and neighboring entities
• Drive process improvement, cost efficiency, and data-driven decision making in a scaling region

Profile

• Degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA/ACCA certification ideally
• At least 8 years of finance experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial production environment
• Proven experience in finance business partnering and stakeholder management
• Strong grasp of ASEAN statutory, tax, and financial regulations
• Experience in a MNC or regional HQ set-up is a plus
• Proficient in SAP and Excel (e.g., SAP)

Job Offer

• Trusted brand with a growing footprint in Southeast Asia's industrial and manufacturing sectors
• Work in a lean, agile regional set-up backed by global resources
• Long-term focus on innovation, sustainability, and people development
• Hybrid work model and a people-first culture that supports balance and growth

Michael Page International Pte Ltd. (Company No. 199804751N) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Dione Ng (Lic No: R1873810 / EA No.: 199804751N ) on [phone].