Senior Financial Controller

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global rail infrastructure firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Financial Controller. The role includes financial planning, reporting, and analysis, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving process improvements in FP&A. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 3–5 years of finance experience, and strong analytical skills. This company promotes diversity and supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Finance and Controlling.
• International work experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly closing and forecasting activities for Singapore and the Asia Pacific region.
• Prepare, develop, and maintain controlling presentations and financial reports.
• Drive short-term and long-term digitalization initiatives within the finance function.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in MS Office 365

Data Visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)

SAP

Stakeholder management skills

Analytical and strategic thinking

Fluent in written and verbal English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics

Master's degree

Tools

QlikSense

Low-code platforms (e.g., KNIME)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Financial Controller

This role offers the opportunity to build a career in an innovative environment within the rail infrastructure business, which supplies global markets of rail and road-bound transport with cutting-edge products and solutions in Rail Automation, Rail Electrification, and intermodal mobility, including apps and backend systems.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis

• Support monthly closing and forecasting activities for Singapore and the Asia Pacific region.
• Manage financial reviews for monthly and quarterly forecasts, as well as annual budgets.
• Analyse KPIs and provide insights to local, regional, and HQ management.
• Prepare, develop, and maintain controlling presentations and financial reports.
• Manage large, complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights.
• Support the team in risk and opportunity identification.
• Handle ad-hoc reporting requirements from local, regional, and HQ management.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with various stakeholders across functions at local, regional, and HQ levels.
• Support local stakeholders in planning, forecasting, and budgeting needs.
• Translate financial performance expectations for various functions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enable better decision-making.

Process Improvement

• Take initiative to improve FP&A processes within Singapore and across the region.
• Drive short-term and long-term digitalization initiatives within the finance function.
• Develop standardized templates and automated solutions.
• Support process harmonization efforts.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in Finance and Controlling.
• International work experience.
• Strong understanding of project accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office 365 (especially Excel and PowerPoint), Data Visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), and SAP.
• Proven experience executing and implementing digital transformation initiatives in the commercial domain.
• Experience with QlikSense and low-code platforms (e.g., KNIME) is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills across organizational levels; ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Team player with cross-cultural sensitivity; resilient under pressure.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities; creative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment; self-motivated and proactive.
• Results-driven with keen attention to detail; excellent presentation skills.
• Fluent in written and verbal English; capable of communicating complex information clearly.

Diversity & Inclusion

This organization is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a workplace built on diversity and inclusion. A diverse workforce drives innovation and excellence, creating an environment where employees can thrive and succeed. The company also supports flexible working practices to help employees balance professional and personal commitments.