Group Financial Controller (Manufacturing)

MICHAEL PAGE (PERSONNEL) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the regional finance and consolidation across the Singapore HQ and regional entities. You will partner with C‑suite leaders to drive governance, IFRS reporting, and strong cost controls in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a qualified accounting professional with 10+ years of senior finance experience in manufacturing, exposure to China, SEA, standard costing, and inventory management, plus a track

Qualifications

• Accounting degree with CA/CPA/ACCA qualification.
• At least 10 years of finance leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with IFRS reporting and group consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance and accounting across Singapore HQ and regional entities.
• Oversee monthly group consolidation and IFRS-compliant reporting.
• Manage and develop the finance team with strong controls.
• Provide monthly management reports and board packs.
• Partner with stakeholders and plant leaders on margins, costing, and cash flow.
• Oversee costing, inventory valuation and cost control regionally.
• Support manufacturing plants in China, Thailand and Malaysia.
• Lead annual statutory audits and liaise with auditors and tax advisors.
• Monitor FX exposure, intercompany transactions and compliance.
• Support strategic projects with financial analysis and process improvements.

Skills

Finance leadership

IFRS reporting

Group consolidation

Stakeholder management

Costing & inventory

People management

Cross-region collaboration

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA/ACCA

Job description

Lead regional finance and consolidation for a manufacturing set up

Head of Finance role with direct visibility to C‑Suite leaders

About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturing business known for delivering innovative engineering and precision manufacturing solutions to global customers. Headquartered in Singapore with an established regional presence, the organisation has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, long‑term customer partnerships and continued investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Job Description

Reporting to the CEO/GM, you will:

• Lead the finance and accounting function across the Singapore headquarters and regional entities
• Oversee monthly group consolidation and financial reporting in accordance with IFRS requirements
• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring strong governance, internal controls, and reporting accuracy
• Prepare monthly management reports, board reporting packs, and financial analysis for senior leadership
• Partner business stakeholders and plant leadership teams to provide insights on product margins, costing, inventory management, working capital, cash flow, and operational performance
• Oversee manufacturing finance activities, including standard costing, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and cost control initiatives across regional operations
• Support and provide financial oversight to manufacturing plants in China, Thailand, and Malaysia, driving consistency in financial processes, controls, and performance reporting
• Lead annual statutory audits and serve as the key liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies
• Monitor foreign exchange exposure, intercompany transactions, and group compliance requirements.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis, reporting enhancements, process improvements, and business partnering activities

The Successful Applicant

Degree in Accounting or Finance, qualified CA, CPA, ACCA with at least 10 years of working experience

Proven finance leadership experience within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or precision manufacturing environment

Strong experience partnering manufacturing plants, with expertise in standard costing, cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance

Demonstrated regional exposure across markets like China and SEA with the ability to manage stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions

Strong expertise in group consolidation, IFRS reporting, and multi‑entity finance operations

Experience managing external audits, tax matters, and senior stakeholder relationships

Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights

Hands‑on leader with strong people management capabilities and experience leading finance teams in a dynamic environment

What's on Offer

• High visibility role partnering closely with senior leadership and key decision‑makers
• Broad exposure across financial reporting, operations and strategic business initiatives

Contact

Caroline Neo (Lic No: R1879832/ EA no:18S9099)

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Phone number [phone]

Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N