Vice President, Commercial Finance (FP&A) and Strategy

substance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a decisive Vice President/Director to lead FP&A and Strategy. This role involves directing financial processes, translating insights into actions, and leading a high-performing finance team. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in finance leadership with proven results and strong collaboration skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

Opportunities to tackle complex challenges

Culture valuing straight talk and intellectual honesty

Qualifications

• 15+ years in senior finance leadership roles.
• Track record of commercial FP&A and strategy impact.
• Experience collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct all FP&A processes including budgeting and forecasting.
• Translate financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Design and implement commercial models.

Skills

Financial modeling

Scenario analysis

Data-driven storytelling

Influencing

Education

Professional qualification (CPA, CFA, ACA or equivalent)

MBA or similar

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a decisive and commercially minded Vice President/ Director to lead our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Strategy function. This is a critical leadership role that drives financial rigor, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence across the business. If you are ready to influence at board level, challenge the status quo, and translate financial insights into actionable business growth — this is for you.

What You Will Own

• Direct all FP&A processes — budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning — with speed and accuracy
• Translate complex financial data into practical recommendations that impact revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost optimization
• Design and implement commercial models that sharpen pricing, product mix, and go-to-market strategy
• Present data-driven insights and clear recommendations to the CEO, executive team, and board
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team with a culture of accountability and business partnership
• Strengthen financial governance, processes, and systems to scale as the business grows
• Operate as a trusted advisor, proactively identifying opportunities and risks

What We Expect From You

• 15+ years in senior finance leadership roles with a track record of commercial FP&A and strategy impact
• Mastery of financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data-driven business storytelling
• Evidence of driving measurable results through finance transformation and strategic initiatives
• Experience collaborating across commercial, product, and operations teams — you know how to challenge and influence
• Proven ability to work at board level, with clear and confident executive presence
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment — you thrive on complexity and ambiguity
• Professional qualification (CPA, CFA, ACA, or equivalent) and an MBA or similar is highly valued

Why Join our client?

• A seat at the table with decision-makers shaping the company’s future
• Complex challenges that will test and grow your capabilities
• A culture that values straight talk, intellectual honesty, and relentless execution
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

At Substance, we’re all about action, not just talk. If your profile aligns with what we need, you’ll hear from us within 1-2 weeks. If not, no fluff—just know we value your interest and will keep you in mind for future roles where your skills can make an impact. We focus on real connections and meaningful matches, so when the right opportunity comes, we’ll be ready to make it happen.

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