Global CFO - IPO-Ready Growth Leader

JAC Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a privately held international FMCG group seeking a senior finance leader to head the global finance function from Singapore.

The role covers accounting, consolidation, FP&A, treasury, tax, internal controls, and cross-border governance. You will partner with the Board on strategy, funding, and M&A while driving IPO readiness and robust reporting across markets.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior finance leadership experience in a multinational, multi-entity organization.
• Experience in IPO readiness, capital markets transactions, or listed company environments.
• Strong expertise in IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP, SEC, SOX, and HKEX requirements is advantageous.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Fluent in English; Mandarin proficiency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Group's global finance function including accounting, consolidation, FP&A, treasury, tax, working capital management, audit, risk management, and internal controls.
• Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Board and executive leadership team on financial performance, capital allocation, funding strategies, investment decisions, business expansion, and M&A opportunities.
• Drive the Group's IPO readiness roadmap, including governance enhancement, financial reporting standards, internal controls, audit preparedness, due diligence processes, corporate restructuring, and listing-related initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate external stakeholders including investment banks, auditors, legal counsel, tax advisors, valuation specialists, and other professional service providers.
• Establish and maintain timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting across multiple international markets, ensuring clear visibility of financial performance, cash flow, budgets, forecasts, and key business metrics.
• Develop and oversee the Group's treasury and funding strategy, including banking relationships, liquidity management, foreign exchange exposure, debt facilities, equity financing, and investor engagement.
• Oversee cross-border tax planning, transfer pricing, financial compliance, and legal entity governance in partnership with local advisors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Strengthen finance systems, reporting capabilities, internal policies, controls, and scalable processes to support a growing multinational organization.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on improving efficiency, data quality, operational controls, and decision-making capabilities.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing global finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Group in dealings with investors, lenders, regulators, auditors, and other external stakeholders.
• Support international operations across multiple regions and travel as required to engage key stakeholders and drive strategic business initiatives.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin proficiency advantageous

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

JAC Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a privately held international FMCG group seeking a senior finance leader to head the global finance function from Singapore.

The role covers accounting, consolidation, FP&A, treasury, tax, internal controls, and cross-border governance. You will partner with the Board on strategy, funding, and M&A while driving IPO readiness and robust reporting across markets.