Finance Manager (Manufacturing)

Focal Search Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Focal Search Pte. Ltd. is looking for a Finance Manager in Singapore, with a focus on manufacturing. The role requires 15+ years of experience in accounting and finance positions within manufacturing MNCs, and candidates must have a CPA or equivalent qualification. Responsibilities include supervising accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GST regulations, and providing key performance insights to the CFO. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential, as well as proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing MNCs in accounting, finance, and treasury roles.
• Professional certification (Chartered Accountant or CPA) or an accounting diploma/degree is mandatory.
• Expertise in SAP and ERP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to CFO.
• Supervise accounting operations for timely preparation of financial statements.
• Review deferred tax projections and provisions as well as annual tax computations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Professional certification (Chartered Accountant or CPA)

Accounting diploma or degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About the job Finance Manager (Manufacturing)

• Report directly to CFO
• Supervise accounting operations to guarantee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with internal management reporting and regulatory requirements;
• In charge of reviewing the deferred tax projections and provisions, as well as the annual tax computations and queries.
• Verify that the business complies with the rules and reporting obligations regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Encourage timely submissions and a follow-up plan to reduce risks and boost efficiency and cash return on investment.
• Under the FP&A business cycle, this involves giving current analysis of key performance indicators for revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Delivering thorough analysis of business prospects, business planning, and strategic planning for investments and/or deployment to the regional and national heads as strategic support.
• Establish and uphold a basic monthly review process with the country's and regional management, along with his team.
• This process should involve questioning assumptions to help the team make decisions and should include publishing monthly reports to important stakeholders.

Requirements

• A professional certification (Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant) or an accounting diploma or degree is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing MNCs in accounting, finance, and treasury roles
• Expertise in using SAP and ERP systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork abilities
• The capacity and willingness to work in a matrix organization and lead a focused team