Senior Manager / Manager (Finance), Start-up Partnerships

Changi Airport Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport management company in Singapore seeks a dynamic Finance professional to spearhead the setup and ongoing support of financial operations for new ventures. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of finance experience, with a strong background in establishing finance functions and a keen understanding of financial controls. This role offers the opportunity to structure financial strategies aligned with the company's objectives while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance, with a track record in setting up finance functions.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, tax regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the foundational setup and ongoing financial support for startups.
• Establish accounting, tax, and compliance frameworks in alignment with Group Finance.
• Advise on working capital management and financial sustainability.

Skills

Financial operations

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and hands‑on Finance professional to lead the foundational setup and ongoing financial support for these startups. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner directly with business leaders and project teams, providing a dedicated “one‑stop shop” for all financial matters, with support from Group Finance.

Your role and responsibilities

You will be leading a new function in Finance and creating the foundation of finance policy, process, procedures and finance system for this team to provide dedicated ‘one stop shop’ finance setup and support to the various new business units or subsidiary setup.

Strategic Business Partnering & Structuring

Advise on optimal structuring of new ventures, ensuring alignment with CAG’s strategic direction, governance, and operational efficiency.

Collaborate with startup leads to refine business cases and business models, including profit‑sharing frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.

Support contract and RFP reviews to embed sound financial provisions and commercially viable terms.

Finance Setup & Operational Enablement

Lead the design and implementation of finance policies, processes, systems, and internal controls tailored to each startup’s needs.

Establish accounting, tax, and compliance frameworks for the startups in alignment with Group Finance.

Develop data structures and reporting mechanisms to enable performance tracking and financial analysis.

Provide interim hands‑on support for financial operations (e.g., closing, finops processing, audits, tax filings, GST, reporting) with a small team until handover to dedicated teams or shared services.

Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and operational efficiencies across ventures.

Partner with executive teams to develop forecasts and cash flow projections aligned with startup goals.

Advise on working capital management and financial sustainability.

Support identification of growth opportunities and financial risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or related discipline

Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance, with a track record in setting up finance functions or supporting new business ventures

Experience in financial operations and systems implementation

Strong understanding of financial controls, tax regulations, and compliance frameworks

Commercially savvy with high attention to details and excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Independent and resourceful team player who excels in fast‑paced, ambiguous environment

Hands‑on and adaptable, especially during initial setup phases

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