Financial Director

Nova Complex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable digital infrastructure developer in Singapore is seeking an experienced Finance Director to establish and lead their finance function. This leadership role involves building a finance team, overseeing accounting standards, and managing financial risk. Candidates should have 10–15 years of finance experience across infrastructure and energy sectors, with strong knowledge of financial regulations in Singapore. The ideal applicant is an entrepreneurial leader capable of cross-border collaboration and fluent in English, with added language skills being advantageous.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive finance experience with exposure to capital‑intensive industries.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations in Singapore.
• Ability to work with global teams across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the finance team globally, implementing systems and controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across geographies.
• Oversee group accounting standards and financial reporting.

Skills

Strong communication skills; fluent in English

Excellent financial modelling

Analytical capabilities

Project financing experience

Corporate finance experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Title: Finance Director

Location: Singapore

Reporting To: COO

Company: Nova Complex – Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Developer

About the Role

Nova Complex is seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Director to establish and lead our finance function from Singapore. You will work closely with the COO and be responsible for setting up the finance function, building a high‑performing team, and supporting major digital infrastructure and renewable energy projects globally.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited for someone who can operate both strategically and operationally in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance Function Setup & Leadership

• Build and lead the finance team globally, including implementing systems, controls, governance frameworks, and reporting processes.
• Serve as the key financial advisor to the COO and senior leadership.
• Establish group-wide financial standards, scalable processes, and long‑term finance operating models.

2. Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and medium/long‑term financial planning across multiple geographies.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support investment decisions, funding strategies, and project performance monitoring.

3. Project & Corporate Finance

• Support project financing activities, including debt financing, due diligence, project financial models, and lender engagement.
• Work with banks, financial advisors, and external stakeholders to secure and manage project funding.
• Support capital structuring and optimisation for new markets and new project vehicles.

4. Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee group accounting standards, monthly/quarterly closings, and consolidated reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements across Singapore, Europe, and other markets.
• Manage external audit processes and liaise with local accounting partners.

5. Cashflow, Procurement & Vendor Management

• Oversee global cashflow planning, treasury management, working capital, and cost controls.
• Establish payment governance, invoice workflows, procurement policies, and vendor due diligence frameworks.
• Monitor project‑level and group‑level cashflow positions.

6. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and corporate governance requirements in Singapore and overseas entities.
• Manage financial risk, covenant compliance, project drawdowns, and reporting obligations to lenders.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and financial integrity.

7. Cross-Border Collaboration

• Act as the strategic finance bridge between key stakeholders in the company.
• Ensure alignment with group policies, reporting calendars, and performance management frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, ideally with exposure to infrastructure, real estate, energy, digital infrastructure, or other capital‑intensive industries.
• Strong experience in project financing, corporate finance, and full‑spectrum finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations in Singapore; familiarity with cross‑border statutory/tax requirements is an advantage.
• Experience building or scaling finance functions in a high‑growth or new‑market environment.
• Excellent financial modelling, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Hands‑on, entrepreneurial, and willing to build processes from scratch.
• Strong communication skills; fluent in English. Mandarin or European languages are advantageous due to cross‑border collaboration.
• Ability to work with global teams across time zones.

Preferred Background

• Experience in developers, investment firms, or financial advisory roles within infrastructure, renewable energy, data centres, or real assets.
• Exposure to green financing, sustainability‑linked loans, or energy transition financing.
• Experience working with Chinese or Southeast Asian stakeholders on cross‑border transactions.