Financial Controller

Zuellig Pharma; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Diversity & Inclusion

Growth opportunities

Total Rewards

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma in Singapore seeks a senior finance leader to partner with senior management, oversee the Accounts & Credit teams (20 personnel), and drive high-performance in a fast‑paced MNC environment.

You will optimize cash flow and working capital, manage taxation and compliance, lead finance transformation, and deliver data‑driven insights to support strategic decisions across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or finance.
• CA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 5-8 years of post-qualification commercial finance experience.
• Direct people-management experience, up to 20 employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Accounts & Credit teams (20 personnel).
• Drive cash flow optimization and working capital initiatives.
• Oversee purchase-to-pay, credit, collections, and treasury activities.
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.
• Lead finance transformation and system consolidation initiatives.
• Ensure robust financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team management

Cash & working capital management

Strategic partnering

Taxation & compliance

Transfer pricing

Stakeholder management

Financial systems & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA FI/CO

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and stabilize the Accounts & Credit teams (20 personnel).
• Build a high-performing, collaborative team culture and drive continuous professional development.
• Cash & Working Capital Management
• Drive optimization of Net Working Capital (NWC), DSO, DIO, and DPO to maximize cash flow and working capital returns.
• Oversee purchase-to-pay activities, and strengthen credit, collections and cash management strategies.
• Strategic Commercial Partnering
• Partner with senior management and business stakeholders to evaluate margins and commercial proposals for new and renewing principals.
• Provide data-driven financial insights and technical expertise to support strategic business decisions.
• Process Redesign & Transformation
• Lead finance transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, controls and scalability.
• Drive system consolidation and Accounts Receivable (AR) automation initiatives.
• Core Financial Control & Governance
• Ensure robust financial, management, corporate and compliance reporting in line with group and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax consultants, bankers, and legal advisors.
• Principal & Customer Relations
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure effective inventory controls and system integrity.
• Drive key account management initiatives to ensure timely billing, accurate payments, and strong principal relationships.
• Taxation & Compliance
• Oversee corporate tax planning, transfer pricing, and GST controls.
• Ensure timely, accurate tax filings and effective resolution of IRAS queries.

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• CA / CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is required.
• 5-8 years of post-qualification commercial finance experience in a sizeable commercial environment or MNC.
• At least 3 years of experience in a direct people-management experience, preferably leading teams of up to 20 employees.
• Strong knowledge of corporate taxation, transfer pricing, cash flow optimization, risk management, and commercial contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen, resilience and mature problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Advantage To Have

• Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, FMCG, logistics or multi-principal distribution environments.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA FI/CO and advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

What We Offer

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.