Regional Finance Manager

BeathChapman Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. This leadership role involves overseeing financial operations across regional entities, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic support to the leadership team. Candidates should have a CA/CPA qualification, at least 12 years of finance controllership experience, and proficiency with Oracle or SAP. A strong emphasis is placed on leadership and process improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of relevant Finance Controllership experience.
• Industry experience in trading or manufacturing is highly valued.
• Proven leadership experience in finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings across multiple entities.
• Drive the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to compliance standards.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to regional and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and implement finance process improvements and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

A well-established leader in the manufacturing industry is looking for an experienced and driven Finance Manager to lead and manage finance operations across its regional entities. This is a leadership role with full oversight of financial reporting, FP&A, internal controls, and compliance, with a strong business partnering component.

You will play a key role in supporting the regional leadership team on strategic planning, maintaining robust financial governance, and continuously improving processes to elevate the performance of the Asia finance function.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations & Reporting: Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• FP&A and Business Support: Drive the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes. Deliver clear financial insights to support commercial decisions and long-term planning.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to compliance standards. Coordinate audits and support tax and transfer pricing matters in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering: Act as a strategic finance partner to regional and cross-functional teams, building alignment and driving value-added decision-making.
• Process Improvements & Systems: Identify and implement finance process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to improve operational efficiency and data quality.

The ideal candidate will hold a CA/CPA qualification and a degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 12 years of relevant Finance Controllership experience. Industry-specific experience from trading or manufacturing will be highly valued, with proven leadership experience. Ideally have experience using Oracle or SAP, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.