Financial Director

Confidential; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international finance organization is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee the full finance function in Singapore. This role demands extensive experience in budgeting, cash management, and corporate finance, requiring at least 15 years of leadership in complex organizations. The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior leaders to drive strategic growth and manage multi-country operations. Qualifications include a degree in finance-related fields and professional designations such as CPA or CFA. This is a key leadership position with significant operational impact.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience in large organizations.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in financial and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function for business and cost controls.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership.
• Oversee financial operations across an integrated business.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Cash management

Compliance

M&A experience

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or Economics

CPA or CFA preferred

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.