Group Finance Controller & Capital Strategy Lead

Clermont; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clermont Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its Group Finance team in Singapore. The role drives capital management, capex budgeting, and robust cashflow forecasting across Opcos, while upholding governance, policies, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Chartered Accountant credential, 10–15 years in group finance (Big 4 preferred), and proven ability to partner with senior leadership across a multi-entity investment holding structure.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, finance, or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience, with Big 4 preferred.
• Experience in group finance, holding company, or multi-entity environment.
• Hands-on capital management, capex planning, and cashflow modelling.
• Exposure to SFRS/IFRS and Singapore regulatory requirements.
• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally.
• Hands-on business partner with credible leadership.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key finance business partner to Opcos and Finance Heads.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on group strategy, budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans.
• Develop and maintain a group-wide capital management framework including capex planning and liquidity.
• Monitor rolling Group Cashflow Projection to support capital allocation decisions.
• Support treasury operations, including bank facilities and cash pooling.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting and ensure IFRS/SFRS compliance.
• Lead external audit processes and maintain relationships with auditors.
• Develop and standardise financial policies and reporting frameworks across the portfolio.
• Coordinate tax optimisation and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Prepare management reports and board-ready financial packs.

Job description

The Clermont Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its Group Finance team in Singapore. The role drives capital management, capex budgeting, and robust cashflow forecasting across Opcos, while upholding governance, policies, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Chartered Accountant credential, 10–15 years in group finance (Big 4 preferred), and proven ability to partner with senior leadership across a multi-entity investment holding structure.