Senior Manufacturing Finance Strategist

Vantive; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantive is a manufacturing finance leader focused on advancing vital organ therapies. This senior role oversees month-end close, forecasting, and the annual operating plan for assigned business areas, partnering with plant leadership to translate data into strategic decisions.

You will analyse variances, develop dashboards, and support capital evaluations while ensuring internal controls and cross-functional collaboration across the organization, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant finance experience.
• Manufacturing or supply chain finance experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge existing processes constructively.

Responsibilities

• In charge of month-end reporting, forecast cycles, and annual operating plan (AOP) activities for assigned business areas.
• Prepare timely and accurate management reports, financial presentations, and performance updates for plant leadership.
• Analyse actual performance against forecasts, budgets, and prior periods, providing variance explanations and actionable business insights.
• Support rolling forecasts, risk and opportunity assessments and financial scenario modelling
• Develop and maintain dashboards, financial models, and performance tracking tools to support planning, reporting, and decision-making.
• Partner with plant leadership, operations, and other functions to provide financial insights and support operational and strategic decisions.
• Monitor inventory, manufacturing performance, production volume, productivity, and cost absorption, identifying key risks and opportunities.
• Support business cases, capital expenditure evaluations, cost reduction, productivity programs, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Maintain accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modelling

Excel

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/CMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vantive is a manufacturing finance leader focused on advancing vital organ therapies. This senior role oversees month-end close, forecasting, and the annual operating plan for assigned business areas, partnering with plant leadership to translate data into strategic decisions.

You will analyse variances, develop dashboards, and support capital evaluations while ensuring internal controls and cross-functional collaboration across the organization, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and process