Group Finance Director

caliber8; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the maritime industry is seeking a Group Finance Director in Singapore. This senior leadership position involves managing finance teams, overseeing comprehensive finance functions, and ensuring strong governance. Ideal candidates will have over 16 years of finance experience and a professional qualification. Commitment to compliance and stakeholder management is essential. Singapore citizens or PR only.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of progressive finance experience with a strong grounding in controllership.
• Minimum 5 years of proven people management experience in finance teams.
• Strong technical expertise in accounting standards and tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional and Singapore finance teams.
• Oversee controllership, group reporting, FP&A, tax, audit, and treasury.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Governance and compliance

Education

Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Group Finance Director (Shipping)

Our client is large group in the maritime industry. This is a high impact, senior leadership position at the Group level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional and Singapore finance teams, providing direction, mentorship, and development.
• Oversee the full spectrum of finance: controllership, group reporting, FP&A, tax, audit, and treasury.
• Drive strong governance, compliance, and internal controls across the group.
• Deliver accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting and analysis to support senior leadership.
• Partner with management on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and tax authorities, ensuring compliance and risk management.

Key Requirements

• Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• 16+ years of progressive finance experience, with a solid grounding in controllership, reporting, and FP&A.
• Minimum 5 years of proven people management experience, leading multi-country finance teams will be a plus.
• Background in shipping, maritime, or other heavy asset/project-based industries strongly preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in accounting standards, tax, and audit matters.
• Excellent stakeholder management, with experience supporting C-suite leaders.
• Hands on and adaptable, able to balance strategic leadership with operational detail.

Singapore citizen or PR only.