Group Financial Controller

ALIGNED STARS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known food manufacturer in Singapore is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance across all entities. The role requires strategic leadership, managing financial closings, budgeting processes, and mentoring a high-performing finance team. Candidates should have a minimum of 15 years of finance experience, with 8 years in a leadership role, along with strong expertise in the F&B manufacturing sector. This position offers an opportunity to lead financial governance and drive business growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience.
• At least 8 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong experience in F&B manufacturing industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the group’s financial closing process.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance.
• Oversee group cash flow planning and banking relationships.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Leadership

Financial governance

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Chartered Accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is a well‑known food manufacturer offering a wide range of product portfolio. They are looking for a Group Financial Controller to oversee the full spectrum of group‑level financial operations, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and reporting across all business units. This role provides strategic financial leadership, drives continuous improvement in financial processes, and supports business growth across the group’s markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the group’s financial closing process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles
• Ensure strong internal controls, financial governance and compliance across all entities
• Oversee group cash flow planning, liquidity management and banking relationships
• Lead, mentor and develop a high performing regional finance team
• Partner closely with senior leadership on strategic projects, investments and business performance improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; Chartered Accountant preferred
• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 8 years in a senior leadership role
• Strong experience in F&B manufacturing industries would be preferred
• Proven track record in group consolidation, financial reporting, and multi‑entity management
• Experience in tax and treasury functions is highly advantageous
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial transformation projects