Position: AVP/VP Finance
Report To: President
Location: Singapore
Purpose
The
AVP / VP Finance will be a senior leadership role within a diversified group operating in the
consumer-facing, asset-heavy services sector, responsible for driving financial governance, compliance, strategic planning, and reporting. The role plays a critical part in supporting group-wide initiatives, ensuring financial transparency, and maintaining high standards of regulatory and stakeholder compliance.
The ideal candidate brings solid expertise in financial management, statutory reporting, audit coordination, and cross-functional financial leadership in large, complex, and regulated organizations.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of statutory financial statements and group reporting in compliance with IFRS and regional listing standards
- Ensure audit readiness and manage all external and internal audit engagements
- Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes and financial controls
- Present key financial updates and insights to senior management and board-level stakeholders
Financial Planning & Strategic Advisory
- Lead financial planning, annual budgeting, and long-term forecasting for multiple business units
- Provide financial input for large-scale initiatives, capital investments, and operational planning
- Support decision-making across business units by delivering strategic insights and financial scenario models
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax, financial, and corporate regulations across jurisdictions
- Maintain and evolve internal policies to align with changing regulatory landscapes
- Oversee internal control frameworks to uphold financial integrity and transparency
Cost and Risk Management
- Identify and implement cost optimization and efficiency opportunities across the finance function
- Lead risk assessments and financial reviews tied to strategic and operational initiatives
- Champion control improvements and monitor compliance with group risk frameworks
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead a sizeable finance team, providing guidance to direct reports and driving professional development across the department
- Promote high team engagement, succession planning, and accountability in execution
- Collaborate cross-functionally to build finance capabilities that support business evolution
Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Reporting
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to the executive leadership team
- Deliver strategic financial presentations and insights to support investor relations, governance, and compliance
- Coordinate cross-functional input into finance deliverables from business planning, legal, and operations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification required
- At least 8-12 years of experience in senior finance roles within public-listed or regulatory-heavy industries
- Strong understanding of IFRS, financial reporting standards, and regional corporate regulations
- Proven experience managing audits, compliance, reporting, and multi-entity financial structures
- Prior exposure to capital-intensive or asset-based businesses is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence executive stakeholders, and operate under strict deadlines
- Proficient in enterprise financial systems and strategic planning tools
Work Environment
- Office-based role with occasional cross-functional and stakeholder meetings
- High-performance, high-compliance setting with visibility at the executive level