Group Head of Finance

Charterhouse Partnership; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Partnership in Singapore seeks a senior Finance leader to drive the full finance function, spanning planning, treasury, and governance. You will partner with the CEO and regional leaders to steer capital allocation and performance across global operations.

You will lead budgeting, multi-jurisdiction finance, and fundraising, while championing ERP-enabled transformation in a dynamic, capital-intensive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; professional qualification preferred (CPA/ACCA/CFA).
• 12+ years' experience with senior leadership exposure.
• Experience in start-up/ SME with full financial visibility and Board interaction.
• Fund-raising experience is a must.
• Ability to implement ERP systems without a proper ERP in place.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial or capital-intensive environments; production/plants.
• Strong cross-border exposure, ideally with China-related experience.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin for stakeholder management.
• Strong grounding in SFRS/IFRS with commercial acumen.
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous environment.
• Proven ability in financial modelling, strategic planning, and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Drive performance analysis, including variance and product profitability insights
• Partner with business leaders to optimise costs across procurement, production, and overheads
• Support investment decisions through scenario modelling and capex evaluation
• Oversee end-to-end finance operations across multiple jurisdictions (AP, AR, GL, closing)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements
• Manage external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, and regulators
• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks
• Develop and execute funding strategies across debt, grants, and potential equity raises
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support growth
• Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and FX risk management
• Lead finance team (13-14 members) and drive ERP/AI transformation
• Act as strategic partner to operations, supply chain, and commercial teams
• Support M&A, joint ventures, and market entry initiatives through financial modelling and due diligence
• Engage closely with regional stakeholders, joint venture partners, and investors

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

ERP implementation

Cross-border operations

Mandarin proficiency

SFRS/IFRS knowledge

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

CP A / ACCA / CFA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a key strategic partner, leading the full spectrum of finance across planning, reporting, treasury, and governance. This is a high-impact role offering visibility across global operations and direct influence on business strategy, capital allocation, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Planning

• Lead group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Drive performance analysis, including variance and product profitability insights
• Partner closely with business leaders to optimise costs across procurement, production, and overheads
• Support investment decisions through scenario modelling and capex evaluation
• Oversee end-to-end finance operations across multiple jurisdictions (AP, AR, GL, closing)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements
• Manage external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, and regulators
• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks

Treasury & Funding

• Develop and execute funding strategies across debt, grants, and potential equity raises
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support growth
• Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and FX risk management

Business Partnering & Growth

• Act as a strategic finance partner to operations, supply chain, and commercial teams
• Support M&A, joint ventures, and market entry initiatives through financial modelling and due diligence
• Engage closely with regional stakeholders, joint venture partners, and investors

Leadership & Transformation

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team (13-14 members)
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and ERP capabilities
• Champion digital and AI-driven transformation within the finance function

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; CPA / ACCA / CFA preferred
• 12+ years of experience, including senior leadership exposure
• Experience working in start-up/ SME environment with full visibility over financials and working directly with the Board
• Fund-raising experience a must
• Ability to work without proper financial ERP in place, with demonstrated ability to implement ERP systems.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial, or capital-intensive environments, specifically production/ plant experience a must
• Strong exposure to cross-border operations, ideally with China-related experience
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (essential for stakeholder management)
• Strong technical grounding in accounting standards (SFRS/IFRS), alongside commercial acumen
• Comfort level working in ambiguous environment
• Proven ability in financial modelling, strategic planning, and influencing senior stakeholders

Why Join

• Opportunity to shape the finance function of a high-growth, future-focused clean energy business
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and global operations
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with strong regional and international exposure
• Flexible work arrangements and ongoing professional development