Finance Manager

COMPANY INTRODUCTION

Our client is a U.S.-headquartered specialty metals processing and distribution company part of a large privately held international metals group. As part of its growth in Asia the company is establishing a new operation in Singapore and is building a local finance function to support it.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Finance Manager Singapore will serve as the finance leader for the companys Singapore operations with responsibility for financial reporting planning and analysis internal controls statutory compliance treasury coordination and finance team leadership. The role will partner closely with local operations leadership the U.S. headquarters and the parent group to support profitable growth disciplined working capital management operational excellence and compliance with applicable Singapore financial and GST filing requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Lead the monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes ensuring accurate timely and complete financial reporting for Singapore operations.
  
• Prepare and review financial statements management reports account reconciliations variance analyses and operating performance summaries for local and parent-company reporting.
  
• Maintain strong financial governance internal controls accounting policies and approval processes to safeguard company assets and support reliable reporting.
  
• Coordinate annual planning budgeting forecasting and long-range financial projections including revenue volume staffing operating expense capital expenditure and working capital assumptions.
  
• Oversee Singapore financial reporting GST tax filing and other required governmental filings in coordination with external auditors tax advisors and internal stakeholders.
  
• Manage cash receipts accounts payable credit and collections treasury reporting banking relationships and working capital requirements in coordination with the U.S. headquarters and parent group.
  
• Provide financial insight and decision support to operations leadership including margin analysis cost controls inventory management capital spending and key performance metrics.
  
• Lead coach and develop finance and administrative team members setting clear expectations and promoting accountability accuracy and continuous improvement.
  
• Support contract management supply chain services quality safety and operations teams by providing financial analysis process discipline and performance reporting.
  
• Partner with operations leadership on facility matters lease obligations capital expenditure planning and multi-year equipment and infrastructure needs.
  
• Drive process improvement automation and finance system enhancements to improve reporting efficiency data integrity and scalability.
  
• Perform other duties as required to support business needs and the continued development of Singapore operations.
  

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related discipline.
  
• 510 years of experience in accounting financial reporting or senior finance leadership preferably within an international manufacturing distribution metals or multi-site business environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of Singapore financial reporting GST tax filing and audit requirements.
  
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close budgeting forecasting financial analysis working capital management and internal control processes.
  
• Proven ability to partner with operations leaders and parent-company finance teams to support commercial decisions and operational performance.
  
• Strong leadership communication analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• High proficiency with financial systems Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Ability and willingness to travel periodically to company locations as required; the role is primarily office-based in Singapore.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional accounting qualification such as CA Singapore CPA ACCA CIMA or equivalent.
  
• Experience working with U.S.-based parent companies cross-border reporting requirements or multinational group structures.
  
• Experience with ERP systems finance process improvement reporting automation or business intelligence tools.
  
• Working proficiency in English; additional language skills including Mandarin Chinese may be beneficial depending on business needs.
  

Core Competencies:

• Financial reporting and technical accounting discipline.
  
• Budgeting forecasting financial planning and business performance analysis.
  
• Internal controls risk management compliance and corporate governance.
  
• Treasury cash flow credit collections and working capital management.
  
• Commercial judgment and ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
  
• Team leadership coaching accountability and cross-functional collaboration.
  
• Process improvement mindset with strong attention to accuracy timeliness and data integrity.
  

Personal Attributes:

• Unquestioned integrity sound judgment and commitment to ethical business practices.
  
• Professional presence with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence decision-making.
  
• Collaborative hands-on leadership style with a strong service orientation toward operations and business partners.
  
• High attention to detail combined with the ability to see the broader commercial and strategic picture.
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities deadlines and stakeholder expectations in a dynamic environment.
  

Professional Development

The successful candidate is expected to maintain ongoing professional development in accounting finance leadership Singapore compliance requirements systems and international business practices to support the continued growth and effectiveness of the finance function.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary from SGD 100000/year and up based on experience and last compensation package to make a fair offer
  
• Performance and KPI-based bonus
  
• Permanent contract direct hire by the companys Singapore entity; 6-month probation
  
• Monday to Friday 8:00am5:00pm
  

Candidates must be based in Singapore and eligible to work in Singapore.