Role Overview

The Senior Finance Manager / Deputy Finance Controller is a senior finance role responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance functions while supporting the CFO or Finance Controller in strategic, financing, and governance matters.

The role covers full-spectrum financial management including accounting, reporting, budgeting, business finance, and capital management, with selected people management responsibilities. While the Group is not currently listed, the role requires experience in listed-company environments and a solid understanding of capital markets, governance, and reporting standards to support future readiness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Reporting (Full-Scope)

• Oversee core finance functions including financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.

• Work closely with the Finance Controller on statutory reporting, audits, and financial close processes.

2. Business Finance & Performance Management

• Partner with business units and senior management to provide financial analysis, performance insights, and decision support.

• Support business planning, cost control, capital expenditure evaluation, and profitability analysis.

• Provide forward-looking analysis and scenario planning to support management decision-making.

3. Capital, Financing & Treasury Support

• Support and execute financing activities including bank facilities, refinancing, and funding arrangements.

• Prepare cash flow forecasts, funding analyses, and financial models to support liquidity and capital planning.

• Monitor banking facilities, covenant compliance, and treasury-related matters.

• Maintain working relationships with banks, financial institutions, and external advisors.

4. Financial Governance, Compliance & Listed-Company Readiness

• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory and group requirements.

• Support audit processes, including coordination with external auditors and advisors.

• Apply listed-company standards and best practices in financial reporting, disclosures, internal controls, and governance, where relevant.

• Support preparation of board and senior management materials with appropriate governance standards.

5. Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the CFO, Finance Controller, and internal teams to support finance operations and strategic initiatives.

• Support communication and relationship management with key external stakeholders, including but not limited to banks, shareholders, auditors, and government-related agencies, on finance-related matters.

• Coordinate and prepare financial information, analysis, and materials for stakeholder discussions and engagements.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting standards.

• Provide ad-hoc financial support and analysis for management requests and special projects as required.

Key Requirements

Professional Background

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from a reputable local university is strongly preferred; a Master’s degree is an advantage.

• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred.

• Prior experience in Big 4 accounting firms in Singapore is a strong advantage.

• Experience in listed companies is required, with exposure to financial reporting, governance, and capital market-related practices.

• Experience in China or PRC-related business environments is an advantage.

Experience & Skills

• Strong hands-on experience across full finance functions, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and business finance.

• Working knowledge of financing, treasury, and banking arrangements.

• Solid understanding of Singapore’s regulatory framework, corporate governance, and listed-company standards.

• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and presentation skills.

• Able to communicate effectively with senior management, auditors, banks, and external advisors.

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership with a practical, hands-on approach.

• Able to balance operational detail with strategic perspective.

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and accountability.

• Comfortable working independently while supporting senior finance leadership.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage.