Financial Controller

SMITECH ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Finance Controller to oversee financial operations and support strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in finance. Responsibilities include budget management, forecasting, and team supervision. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Finance or equivalent professional qualification.
• Preferably with 8 years of working experience in a similar capacity.
• Meticulous and attention to detail.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency with standard office applications, especially in MS Word & MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing end-to-end finance operations.
• Work with inter-departments on funding requirements.
• Maintain quarterly rolling forecasts.
• Review and analyze the budget.
• Source and secure providers for bonds and insurance.
• Provide accurate forecasts and variance analysis.
• Liaise with bankers, insurance companies, and regulatory bodies.
• Supervise finance team members.
• Collaborate with project managers and procurement teams.
• Prepare monthly reports as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor Degree in Finance or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Finance Controller oversees all financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strategic financial planning to support the company’s growth and profitability. This role involves managing budgets, forecasts, cost control, and financial reporting for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial planning and analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Work with inter-departments on funding requirements to work out monthly cash flow following the terms agreed with the main contractor, asset owner, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain quarterly rolling forecasts to plan for financial needs.
• Review and analyze the budget (actual vs budget) to assess potential variances on a quarterly/half-yearly basis.
• Source and secure the most competitive providers for bonds and insurance required for the projects.
• Provide accurate forecasts and variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Liaise and build relationship with bankers, insurance companies, corporate secretaries, and other regulatory bodies for finance matters.
• Pro-actively communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze information needs and provide financial advice to support overall business operations for decision-making.
• Supervise finance team members and ensure continuous development.
• Collaborate with project managers and procurement teams for financial alignment.
• Prepare monthly reports for the management as required.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Finance or equivalent professional qualification.
• Preferably with 8 years of working experience in a similar capacity.
• Meticulous and attention to detail.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency with standard office applications, especially in MS Word & MS Excel.
• 5 Working Days.
• Location: Ubi.