Financial Director

Confidential; Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, in Singapore, seeks an accomplished finance leader to oversee the entire finance function across a multi-country, multi-entity business. You will manage treasury, corporate finance, budgeting, governance, and internal controls while partnering with senior leadership to drive performance, growth, and long-term sustainability.

The role requires extensive experience in financial reporting, risk management, and cross-border tax planning, with a proven track record in M&A and

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Economics; professional qualifications preferred (e.g., CPA, CFA or MBA).
• At least 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience in large, complex, multi-country organizations.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role, partnering with business leaders.
• Proven expertise in financial and management reporting, governance and compliance.
• Strong background in treasury, corporate finance, cross-border tax and entity structuring.
• Hands-on experience in controllership, banking relationships and M&A transactions.
• Strategic and analytical mindset balancing governance, operational needs and long-term objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function covering business and cost controls, cash management, treasury, corporate finance, tax planning, budgeting, internal controls and governance.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, supporting performance, growth and long-term sustainability.
• Oversee financial operations across an integrated business with upstream, midstream and downstream activities.
• Drive efficiency through budgeting, cost control and operational monitoring.
• Manage group-level cash flow and working capital across multiple entities and geographies.
• Lead investment evaluations including capex reviews and IRR analysis.
• Support corporate finance programs such as fundraising, M&A, due diligence and deal execution.
• Recommend and implement sustainable cross-border tax and legal entity structures.
• Represent corporate office requirements while supporting business group strategies.
• Strengthen finance organization capabilities and develop high-performing teams.
• Provide long-term strategic financial planning and resource allocation guidance.

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics

CPA/CFA/MBA preferred

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full finance function covering business and cost controls, cash management, treasury, corporate finance, tax planning, budgeting, internal controls, and governance.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, supporting performance, growth, and long-term sustainability.
• Oversee financial operations across an integrated business with upstream, midstream, and downstream activities.
• Drive efficiency through robust budgeting, cost control, and operational monitoring.
• Manage group-level cash flow and working capital across multiple entities and geographies.
• Lead investment evaluations, including capital expenditure reviews and IRR analysis.
• Support corporate finance programs such as fundraising, M&A, due diligence, and deal execution.
• Recommend and implement sustainable cross-border tax and legal entity structures.
• Represent corporate office requirements while supporting business group strategies.
• Strengthen finance organization capabilities and develop high-performing teams.
• Provide long-term strategic financial planning and resource allocation guidance.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics. CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.
• At least 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience in large, complex organizations with multi-country exposure.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role, directly partnering with business leaders.
• Proven expertise in financial and management reporting, governance, and compliance.
• Strong background in treasury, corporate finance, cross-border tax, and entity structuring.
• Hands-on experience in controllership, banking relationships, and M&A transactions.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to balance governance, operational needs, and long-term business objectives.