Head of Finance

The Head of Finance oversees the organisation's finance function, encompassing financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, treasury and business partnering. The role partners with the CFO to ensure strong financial governance, accurate and timely reporting, effective financial planning, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Beyond transactional finance, the Head of Finance plays a key role in driving financial discipline, providing strategic insights to management, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting informed decision-making to achieve organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Month-End Closing

• Lead the monthly and year-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Provide analysis and insights on financial performance, key risks and areas requiring management attention
• Prepare financial updates for senior management, Council, Board and relevant committees

Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, partnering with departments to review assumptions, cost drivers and revenue projections.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, highlighting key variances, emerging trends and potential risks.
• Challenge assumptions where necessary and ensure budgets are aligned with organisational priorities
• Drive scenario planning and financial modelling for new initiatives, investment proposals, business cases and strategic projects

Finance Business Partnering

• Partner business units to support strategic decision-making, performance management and resource allocation through financial insights and analysis.
• Provide financial insights to support better decision-making, improve cost discipline and identify opportunities for revenue growth or efficiency
• Drive accountability through performance reviews and follow-up on key financial and operational issues.

Overseas Representative Office Reporting and Compliance

• Oversee financial reporting and compliance obligations of overseas representative offices
• Work with local representatives, accountants and corporate service providers to ensure timely submissions, proper documentation and compliance with local regulatory, tax and internal finance requirements

Internal Controls, Governance and Compliance

• Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks and finance processes to mitigate risks and improve effectiveness
• Lead internal and external audit engagements, including reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Assess the accounting impact of new initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory and tax obligations

Cash Flow, Working Capital and Treasury

• Oversee cash flow, working capital and treasury activities, including collections, payments, fixed deposits and monitoring of investment fund performance.

Systems, Process Improvement and Data Analytics

• Drive the effective use of finance systems, automation and data analytics, including dashboards and management reporting, to enhance reporting quality, strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.

Team Supervision and Development

• Lead, coach and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture while strengthening technical expertise, analytical capabilities and business partnering skills.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline, with a recognised professional accounting qualification.
• CA Singapore qualification preferred.
• At least 8-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including team leadership and people management responsibilities.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, business partnering and compliance.
• Prior audit experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with NetSuite, Power BI, Salesforce or similar ERP and reporting systems is an advantage.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a sound understanding of financial reporting standards, financial controls and governance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence decision-making.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to senior management and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficient in finance systems and data analytics, with a track record of driving process improvement initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Proven people leadership skills, with the ability to build, develop and retain high-performing teams.
• High integrity, sound judgement, professionalism and a strong sense of accountability.