Regional Group Chief Finance Officer

OceanSTAR Elite Engineering Groups Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced CFO to oversee financial processes across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in financial management, including leadership in construction and engineering sectors, and will drive strategic financial initiatives. This role requires strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Competitive compensation and full-time employment are offered.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of relevant financial management experience including leadership roles.
• Proven track record as a CFO managing multi-country financial operations.
• Full knowledge of IFRS and international reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial processes across multiple regions.
• Lead financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Manage cash flow optimization and bank relationships.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Contract and risk management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial processes across multiple regions and subsidiaries to ensure effective control and application of corporate policies and procedures of the Group.
• Review, monitor, and consolidate the financial performance of the company in the region, and present reports to Group HQ in France.
• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting processes, and quarterly reforecasts, ensuring timely preparation and consolidation of all financial reports.
• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and mentoring to finance and accounting teams across multi-country operations.
• Manage cash flow optimization, bank relationships, and working capital requirements at a regional level.
• Lead financial reviews of large-scale construction projects, including profitability and risk assessments.
• Oversee project-related financial setup, such as JV agreements, contract reviews, and bank guarantee management.
• Supervise mergers and acquisitions, including acquisition analysis and monitoring.
• Act as the ethics referent within the region, ensuring compliance with Group requirements and international accounting standards.
• Implement financial systems and digital tools to drive continuous improvement in management control.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Over 15 years of relevant financial management experience, including 10+ years in regional leadership roles.
• Proven track record as a CFO managing multi-country financial operations within the construction and engineering sector.
• Full and comprehensive knowledge of IFRS, holding requirements, and international reporting standards.
• Professional qualifications: ACCA, IFRS Certified Accountant and Certified Tax Advisor
• Strong financial, administrative, and strategic planning skills, including contract and risk management.
• Excellent interpersonal, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills across multicultural environments.
• Ability to represent the company effectively with external stakeholders (auditors, banks, authorities).
• Ability to work in a regional and multicultural environment.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Oil and Gas

Location: Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia