Group Finance Manager - Singapore

A LIFE BY DESIGN HOLDINGS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic group in design and technology is seeking a Group Finance Manager in Singapore. You will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and manage reporting across entities. The role requires a qualified accountant with significant finance experience and leadership skills. Work in a creative environment offering hybrid flexibility and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• 6–10 years’ finance experience, min 3 years in a leadership or Manager role.
• Able to manage multiple entities and cross-border finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and compliance across entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting across group companies.

Skills

Strong proficiency in financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP)

In-depth knowledge with Singapore GST

Advanced Excel modelling

Experience in corporate finance and M&A

Proficiency in Xero accounting software

Inter-company transactions experience

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Key Details: Employment Type: Full-Time; Min Requirement: 6 years’ progressive finance experience; Min 3 years in a leadership/managerial role; Location: Singapore (applicants must be legally eligible to work in Singapore); Excellent promotion and career development for the right candidate.

About A Life By Design Group

A Life By Design Group (ALBD Group) is a collective of businesses united by a shared vision of transforming the real estate, hospitality, and lifestyle industries. Our core business, A Life By Design Living, is an internationally award-winning interior design, architecture, and branding studio delivering end-to-end solutions from concept through to FF&E procurement and delivery.

The Group also includes two smaller, high-growth technology ventures:

• BrandForce Nexus (BFN) – a CRM and loyalty business providing marketing & SaaS solutions for the hospitality industry.
• That Lawyer Friend (TLF) – a SaaS legal-tech platform reimagining how businesses access legal help, powered by proprietary AI.

a. While the Group operates across multiple verticals, this role will focus primarily on the finance operations of A Life By Design Living, with light oversight of BFN and TLF to ensure compliance and consolidation. We are strategically headquartered in Singapore, with operations and outreach in Dubai, Malaysia, Australia, and other global markets.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-driven Group Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations, reporting, and compliance. You will be responsible for consolidating accounts across entities, ensuring statutory and tax compliance, and maintaining rigorous internal controls. Working closely with the finance and leadership team, you will safeguard the Group’s financial integrity, optimise processes, and ensure accurate reporting for decision-making. This is a hands-on management role, focused on accounting, reporting, and compliance — providing stability and structure as the Group scales.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Financial Control & Reporting: 60% of your time

   1. Oversee /consolidate monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements across entities.

   2. Accurate management accounts & timely reporting to Snr leadership.

   3. Develop + maintain group-wide financial controls and accounting policies.

2. d. Corporate Finance, M&A & Strategic Initiatives: 2 > 5% of your time

   1. Financial due diligence and integration support for mergers, acquisitions, or new ventures.

   2. Evaluate investment opportunities, capital injections, and funding structures.

   3. Support grant applications, subsidies, and government funding programs,

   4. Partner with leadership on long-term financing strategy, investor reporting, a

   5. i. Compliance & Taxation: 10% of your time

   6. j. Compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements in Singapore and other jurisdictions.

   7. k. Manage Singapore GST compliance with the wider finance team.

   8. l. Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis: 10% of your time

   1. Support preparation of budgets and forecasts, consolidating inputs across group companies.

   2. Track performance against budgets, preparing variance analysis and commentary.

   3. Provide insights on cash flow, working capital, and group liquidity.

4. Intercompany & Cross-Border Finance: 5% of your time

   1. Manage inter-company transactions, reconciliations, and consolidations across entities.

   2. Ensure accuracy of multi-currency reporting.

   3. Partner with cross-border teams to align on compliance, payroll, and reporting standards.

5. Organisation Structure & HR Collaboration: 5% of your time

   1. Work closely with cross-border HR teams to ensure alignment of finance with payroll, people compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.

   2. Provide guidance on finance-related aspects of workforce planning and restructuring.

6. Process Improvement & Systems: 5% of your time

   1. Drive continuous improvements in reporting, controls, and workflows.

   2. Oversee use of Xero and ensure best-practice adoption across entities.

   3. Implement process automation where possible to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

1. Strong proficiency in financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP).

2. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Singapore GST (mandatory).

3. Advanced Excel modelling, financial analysis, and consolidation skills.

4. Experience in corporate finance, M&A transactions and investment analysis.

5. Proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential

6. Knowledge of tax, audit, and compliance frameworks in Singapore.

7. Deal with international requirements. (We have in country accountants for these to assist)

8. Experience: inter-company transactions, consolidation, multi-currency reporting.

Soft Skills & Experience

1. 6–10 years’ finance experience, min 3 years in a leadership or Manager role.

2. Qualified Accountant (CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent mandatory).

3. Excellent team management and stakeholder engagement skills.

4. Strong problem-solving ability and process discipline.

5. High integrity and commitment to compliance.

6. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity, cross-border environment.

Why Join Us?

Be a key financial leader in a global, award-winning design, branding, and SaaS group.

Pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, stability as the Group scales.

Work with diverse teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Freedom to push creative boundaries + shape industry-defining experiences.

Benefit from flexible + hybrid working options

Long-term career development in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Company Overview: www.alifebydesign.com

Working Conditions

· Full-time role with standard office hours (e.g., Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM).

· Monthly salary: SGD 6,500 to SGD 7,500, depending on qualifications and experience.

Interested applicant to email CV and Portfolios to: [e-mail]