Senior Manager, Finance

finexis advisory Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial advisory firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead finance operations, covering reporting, compliance, and team management. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in finance and accounting, strong technical skills, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers opportunities for strategic collaboration and team mentorship in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, including team management.
• Proven experience with statutory reporting, audit, tax/GST filing.
• Strong technical grounding in accounting with exposure to group consolidation.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance operations and monthly closing.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting across the group.
• Collaborate with teams to translate financial insights into actionable strategies.
• Manage and mentor a finance team, improving finance processes.

Skills

Financial Operations

Budgeting

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA)

Job description

Overview

ARE YOU SEEKING FOR GROWTH YET YOU WANT A FULFILLING CAREER?

Be ready to embark on a journey which offers you an exciting opportunity!

HERE’S A SHORT INTRO OF WHO WE ARE

Since 2005, finexis has been more than just a financial services provider – we are lifelong confidantes, guiding clients through every stage of their financial journey. As the largest and fastest growing independently-owned financial advisory firm in Singapore, we are proud to have over 900 consultants and staff, $1 billion in assets under advisory, and strategic partnerships, that establish us as a market leader in personalised financial services.

We deliver tailored financial solutions in wealth management, investment planning, and risk management, all driven by our mission to impact lives beyond finance.

What to Expect

The role reports to the Group CFO and leads finance operations, covering end-to-end accounting, consolidation, statutory and regulatory reporting (IRAS, GST, ACRA, MAS), cashflow and tax compliance, and external audit. The Senior Finance Manager will manage a team in Singapore and overseas, ensuring timely and accurate financial closing, strong governance, and effective financial processes, while also driving budgeting, forecasting, and providing insights to support management decisions.

What You’ll Do

1. Financial Operations & Control

• Lead the end-to-end finance function, including monthly closing, consolidation of group entities, and preparation of insights for MBR.
• Oversee statutory reporting, annual audit, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with tax (IRAS), GST, and ACRA filing requirements.
• Manage regulatory reporting and annual submissions to MAS.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance practices, and risk management processes.

2. Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial plans across the group.
• Reconcile actuals vs forecasts and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Provide margin, contribution, and cost allocation analysis to support commercial decisions.
• Partner with senior leadership to align financial performance with business strategy.

3. Business Partnering

• Collaborate with Distribution, Compliance, and Operations teams to translate financial insights into actionable strategies.
• Provide finance support to optimize campaigns, distribution strategies, and resource allocation.
• Deliver timely management reports and board decks.

4. Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and mentor a team of 3 in Singapore and >2 overseas, building technical capabilities and ensuring effective delivery of finance processes.
• Proactively review, document, and improve finance processes, with a focus on efficiency and scalability.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA) strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, including team management and end-to-end monthly closing.
• Proven experience with statutory reporting, audit, tax/GST filing, and ACRA compliance; prior experience in MAS regulatory submissions is an advantage.
• Strong technical grounding in accounting with exposure to group consolidation.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, with the ability to link numbers to business performance.
• Meticulous, analytical, and able to balance detail orientation with a broader strategic perspective.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-border teams.