Head of Finance

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known consumer group in Singapore seeks a seasoned Head of Finance to lead financial operations across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will ensure operational excellence and drive profitability while supporting international expansion. Responsibilities include overseeing finance teams, managing consolidated reporting, and implementing controls for procurement and inventory. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting & Finance and over 10 years of regional finance experience in consumer industries. Exceptional stakeholder management and strategic planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of regional finance experience.
• Experience in consumer industries preferred.
• Hands-on operational finance skills in consumer-driven businesses.
• Prior international work experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance operations across outlets and regional entities.
• Lead consolidated reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Monitor cash flow, margins, and cost structures.
• Implement controls for inventory and supplier payments.
• Partner with operations teams to optimize pricing.
• Drive digitization of finance processes.
• Support expansion initiatives including M&A.

Skills

Finance management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

ERP implementation

Business intelligence dashboards

Education

Bachelor in Accounting & Finance/Business

Tools

ERP Systems

BI Dashboards

Job description

Client Details

A well-known consumer group is seeking a seasoned finance leader to drive multi‑market operations, strengthen controls, and enable international expansion.

We are seeking a seasoned Head of Finance to lead the financial operations of a multi‑entity group with a reputable consumer brand. This role is central to ensuring operational excellence, driving profitability, and enabling expansion across the region. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will act as a strategic partner while maintaining a sharp focus on day‑to‑day financial discipline in a fast‑moving consumer environment.

Description

• You will oversee a team responsible for end‑to‑end finance operations across outlets and regional entities
• Lead consolidated reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tailored to consumer business cycles
• Monitor cash flow, margins, and cost structures to ensure sustainable profitability
• Implement robust controls for inventory, procurement, and supplier payments
• Partner with operations teams to optimize pricing, promotions, and product profitability
• Drive digitization of finance processes (ERP, POS integration, BI dashboards) to support scale
• Support expansion initiatives, including new market entries, joint ventures, and M&A
• Manage external auditors and ensure compliance with multi‑jurisdictional regulations
• Provide commercial insights that directly influence growth and operational decisions

Profile

• Bachelor in Accounting & Finance/Business, with 10+ years of regional finance experience
• Candidates with direct exposure to consumer industries (retail, hospitality, FMCG, lifestyle) are preferred; alternatively, we welcome those who thrive in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments.
• Experience balancing strategic planning with hands‑on operational finance in consumer‑driven businesses
• Demonstrated success in implementing finance technology solutions (ERP and BI dashboards) to modernize and scale operations
• Strategic thinker with exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Prior international work experience will be an advantage

Job Offer

This is a chance to grow into a high-impact leadership position, working closely with the CEO and executive team to influence the future direction of a growing international group.

Michael Page International Pte Ltd. (Company No. 199804751N) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jessly Chew (Lic No: R1549000 / EA No.: 199804751N ) on [phone].