Strategic Finance Controller - Manufacturing (SG & MY)

KINGSFORCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KINGSFORCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD invites a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function across Singapore and Malaysia. The role emphasizes governance, cost control, and strong reporting aligned with the parent company, requiring strategic leadership in an SME environment.

The ideal candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and project factory financial oversight, partnering with operations and project teams to improve profitability and compliance

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA) preferred.
• 10–15 years of finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Experience in SME manufacturing or project-based construction businesses preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, risk management, and regulatory compliance in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams across locations.
• Hands-on experience in cost control, project and factory financial management, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance teams in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Provide clear financial guidance to support business decision-making.
• Track profitability, costs, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to optimize results.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards for performance monitoring.
• Act as main finance contact with the parent company and present results.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with Singapore and Malaysia regulations.
• Prepare annual budgets and regular forecasts; monitor costs and margins.
• Manage cash flow, receivables, payables, and inventory levels.
• Oversee project and factory financial performance, including costing and budgeting.
• Lead audits and address audit findings; drive process improvements.
• Standardize processes between Singapore and Malaysia; drive systems enhancements.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team leadership

Cost control

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Internal controls

Project & factory costing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CA (preferred)

Job description

KINGSFORCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD invites a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function across Singapore and Malaysia. The role emphasizes governance, cost control, and strong reporting aligned with the parent company, requiring strategic leadership in an SME environment.

The ideal candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and project factory financial oversight, partnering with operations and project teams to improve profitability and compliance