Senior Finance Manager

Gotion Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in battery technology is looking for a Sr. Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and provide strategic oversight for the India joint venture. This role, based out of Singapore with potential for secondment to India, requires strong technical expertise and industry knowledge, along with proven leadership skills. The ideal candidate will manage compliance, budgeting, and cross-border coordination between the Singapore HQ and India. Fluency in Chinese, English, and Tamil is required, as well as a CPA certification.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of audit experience preferred.
• Prior exposure to electric vehicles batteries or automotive industry required.
• Proven track record in managing teams and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance for India JV.
• Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Support management in financial forecasting and capital allocation.
• Align financial practices between Singapore HQ and India JV.
• Present financial insights to senior management and external partners.
• Build and mentor finance teams across geographies.
• Manage manufacturing costs through cost accounting and analysis.

Skills

Fluency in Chinese

Fluency in English

Fluency in Tamil

Leadership qualities

Problem-solving mindset

Cross-cultural adaptability

Education

CPA or equivalent certification

Job description

Job Description: Sr. Finance Manager (Singapore Office, with potential secondment to India JV)

Location

Potential Future work arrangement:

• Primary: India (Joint Venture) – willingness to be stationed in India is required
• Secondary: Singapore Office

About Us

We are a leading player in the battery technology sector, specializing in power batteries for NEVs, energy storage applications, power transmission and distribution equipment, etc. We are committed to sustainability and are seeking a dynamic Regional Finance Director to strengthen our presence in the Southeast Asia.

Gotion Singapore is established as the regional headquarter for APAC (exclude China) to undertake regional operations & marketing hub, regional investment platform as well as R&D Centre functions.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will manage financial operations and provide strategic oversight for the India joint venture. This role requires strong technical expertise, industry knowledge, and cross-border adaptability to support business growth in the automotive and auto parts sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial leadership: Oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance for India JV.
• Audit and assurance: Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with statutory requirements of India, Singapore and China.
• Strategic planning: Support management in financial forecasting, budgeting, and capital allocation.
• Cross-border coordination: Align financial practices between Singapore HQ and India JV.
• Stakeholder communication: Present financial insights to senior management, auditors, and external partners.
• Team management: Build and mentor finance teams across geographies.
• Manufacturing costs management: Cost accounting, tracking and analysis.

Requirements

• Professional qualification: CPA or equivalent certification.
• Audit background: 3–5 years of audit experience preferred.
• Industry expertise: Prior exposure to electric vehicles batteries, automotive or auto parts industry.
• Mobility: Willingness to be stationed in India for extended periods. The compensation package for the India secondment will be treated separately from the salary, and will be discussed and agreed upon at a later stage.
• Language proficiency: Fluency in Chinese, English, and Tamil.
• Communication skills: Strong ability to convey complex financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership qualities: Proven track record in managing teams and driving operational excellence.

Preferred Attributes

• Cross-cultural adaptability: Comfortable working in multicultural environments.
• Problem-solving mindset: Ability to anticipate risks and propose pragmatic solutions.
• Strategic orientation: Aligns financial management with long-term business goals.