Plant Controller

ADVANCED SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVANCED SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD. in Tampines, Singapore, is seeking a highly capable Plant Controller to lead financial operations for a new high‑value joint venture facility.

The role combines cost accounting, governance, and strategic analysis to drive performance across manufacturing processes. You will manage CapEx budgeting, ERP setup, monthly closes, asset registers, and working capital optimization while partnering with site leadership to deliver robust financial reporting under

Qualifications

• 15+ years in finance/accounting with 5–8 years leading plant finance in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience establishing a greenfield plant from ground-breaking through operational launch is an added advantage.
• Background in capital-intensive sectors (e.g., semiconductors, electronics, precision engineering, or medical devices); semiconductor and public company experience is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CA Singapore, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Plant General Manager and site operational leadership to drive operational performance, challenge cost drivers, support continuous improvement initiatives, and lead monthly operational finance reviews.
• Manage CapEx budgets and cash flows, build ERP and cost-accounting systems from scratch, collaborate with local government agencies (e.g., EDB), and hire the plant finance team.
• Develop annual operating budgets, long-range financial forecasts, and ROI/NPV models for major capital investments; maintain fixed asset registers and oversee periodic physical inventory and asset audits.
• Build standard costing models (labor, overhead, bill of materials) and analyze production variances such as yield, scrap, and efficiency.
• Manage plant inventory valuation, direct cycle count programs, analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory reserves, and drive working capital optimization.
• Lead month-end closing and audit-ready financial statements under SFRS and parent company standards, establish internal controls, and track plant KPIs.
• Oversee local tax compliance with IRAS (Corporate Income Tax, GST, transfer pricing) and direct internal and external audits.

Skills

Relationship Building

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Professional designation preferred (CA Singapore / CPA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an astute finance professional to support our manufacturing operations as Plant Controller in Tampines, Singapore. The Plant Controller will lead financial operations, cost accounting, and governance for a new high-value joint venture facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering & Strategic Support: Partner closely with the Plant General Manager and site operational leadership to drive operational performance, challenge cost drivers, support continuous improvement initiatives, and lead monthly operational finance reviews.


• Plant Setup & Launch: Manage CaPex budgets and cash flows, build ERP and cost-accounting systems from scratch, collaborate with local government agencies (e.g., EDB), and hire the plant finance team.


• Financial Planning & Asset Management: Develop annual operating budgets, long-range financial forecasts, and ROI/NPV models for major capital investments; maintain fixed asset registers and oversee periodic physical inventory and asset audits.


• Cost Accounting & Operations: Build standard costing models (labor, overhead, bill of materials) and analyze production variances such as yield, scrap, and efficiency.


• Working Capital & Inventory Control: Manage plant inventory valuation, direct cycle count programs, analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory reserves, and drive working capital optimization.


• Financial Reporting & Governance: Lead month-end closing and audit-ready financial statements under SFRS and parent company standards, establish internal controls, and track plant KPIs.


• Tax & Compliance: Oversee local tax compliance with IRAS (Corporate Income Tax, GST, transfer pricing) and direct internal and external audits.
  

Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and
organizational goals.

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years in finance/accounting, with 5–8 years leading plant finance in a high-volume manufacturing environment.


• Track Record: Hands‑on experience establishing a greenfield plant from ground‑breaking through operational launch is an added advantage.


• Industry Experience: Background in capital‑intensive sectors (e.g., semiconductors, electronics, precision engineering, or medical devices); semiconductor and public company experience is a strong plus.


• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance or accountancy; CA Singapore, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA designation preferred.


• Technical Skills: Strong mastery of enterprise ERP systems, standard costing, and SFRS compliance.

Core Competencies

• Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across all organizational levels.


• Leadership & Influence: Strong leadership and influencing skills combined with a proactive sense of urgency.


• Communication: Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Flexibility: Schedule adaptability to meet operational and business demands