Head of Finance Partnering, SEA

Fonterra; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy industry leader is seeking a Finance Business Partner for its foodservice division in Singapore. The role requires an experienced finance professional with 8-10 years in finance and leadership. Responsibilities include leading financial insights, budgeting, and performance management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and relevant professional certifications.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of finance experience in leadership roles.
• Ability to develop and communicate strategic plans.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance business partnering function for the foodservice unit.
• Provide actionable financial insights and decision support.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and financial reporting.

Skills

Financial ana­ly­sis

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Professional certification (CA, CPA, CMA)

Tools

ERP

PowerBI

Job description

Position: Finance Business Partner - Foodservice (Singapore)

Extensive Finance Expertise with 8-10 years of experience in finance, leadership, and cross-functional analytical skills.

Demonstrates strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and business insight.

Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, predictive analytics, and finance technologies.

Collaborative Leadership and Mindset.

The role will be based in Singapore.

Position Description

Lead the finance business partnering function for foodservice business units in South East Asia. Responsible for providing actionable financial insights and decision support to ensure informed decision-making and drive financial performance. Act as a liaison between group finance and senior leadership, fostering collaboration and aligning financial strategies with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Review financial implications and advise on strategic and operational decisions within the business unit.
• Identify and drive business optimisation through data-driven storytelling.
• Lead prioritisation of strategic investments to meet group targets, including business case development.
• Develop and communicate strategic plans and growth targets, ensuring alignment across units.
• Identify revenue growth and cost reduction opportunities.

Performance Management

• Report on business unit performance against financial targets.
• Implement enterprise performance management frameworks.
• Review KPIs and provide insights to manage performance.
• Support business leaders with updates and strategic recommendations.

Financial Reporting and Processes

• Ensure timely, accurate financial reports and variance analysis.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes.
• Promote continuous improvement in financial processes.

Strategic Financial Leadership and Business Partnering

• Provide strategic direction and act as a trusted financial advisor.
• Lead data-driven financial discussions with a system-wide perspective.
• Understand business drivers and dynamics to inform strategies.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders.
• Facilitate commercial and financial discussions with external partners.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead and develop the finance business partnering team.
• Mentor team members and foster a positive work environment.
• Promote collaboration and a unified 'One Finance' approach.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (CA, CPA, CMA) or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of finance experience with leadership roles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coaching skills.
• Business acumen and strategic insight.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytics.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAC, PowerBI, ERP).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to think systemically and manage complexity.

About Us

Fonterra is a co-operative owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, committed to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Our foodservice division, Anchor Food Professionals, serves over 50 countries with high-quality dairy solutions tailored for professional kitchens worldwide.