Finance Director

Salary: SGD170,000 to SGD190,000 Location: Singapore Keywords: executive leadership, strategic financial initiatives, regional oversight, M&A expertise, digital finance transformation, AI in finance, corporate governance, team development, cross-border collaboration, SAP

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Finance Director to join a respected organisation at the heart of its executive leadership team. This pivotal role offers you the chance to shape and drive the financial strategy across multiple countries, ensuring robust financial health and supporting ambitious business growth objectives. As Finance Director, you will be instrumental in leading regional finance teams, championing digital transformation, and providing trusted guidance to senior stakeholders.

• Play a key role in shaping long-term financial strategies that underpin business resilience and shareholder value across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
• Lead transformative digital finance initiatives—such as AI-driven analytics and SAP B1 upgrades—while mentoring high-performing teams and promoting best practices regionally.
• Enjoy the chance to work closely with C-level executives on strategic projects.

What you'll do:

As Finance Director, you will play a central role in guiding the organisation’s financial direction while collaborating closely with country heads and senior executives. Success in this role requires not only technical expertise but also strong interpersonal skills to build trust with stakeholders at every level.

• Oversee the overall financial health of the organisation by managing profitability, liquidity, solvency, and ensuring sustainable business growth through sound financial strategies.
• Develop and execute comprehensive long-term financial plans that align with corporate objectives and support expansion into new markets or partnerships.
• Identify potential financial risks across all regions and implement effective mitigation strategies to safeguard organisational sustainability.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support executive decision-making at the highest levels of the company.
• Lead mergers and acquisitions activities by conducting strategic fit assessments, detailed financial modelling, valuation exercises, due diligence processes, and integration planning for new ventures.
• Directly manage regional finance leads in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam to ensure consistent application of group policies and achievement of performance targets.
• Champion digital transformation within the finance function by driving adoption of AI tools, automation solutions, and advanced ERP systems such as SAP B1.
• Oversee capital structure management including funding strategies, investment planning, relationship management with financial institutions, and scenario-based forecasting.
• Ensure robust corporate governance by setting policies for risk oversight and delivering accurate board-level reporting on strategic KPIs.
• Mentor senior finance talent across regions by developing succession plans and nurturing a collaborative high-performance culture grounded in accountability.

What you bring:

To excel as Finance Director in this organisation you will bring extensive experience leading multi-country finance functions within fast-evolving environments. You will have demonstrated success implementing enterprise-wide systems like SAP B1 (ideally including hands-on project delivery) alongside deep involvement in M&A transactions from initial assessment through post-deal integration.

• A proven background in business management with substantial experience in internal audit processes as well as mergers & acquisitions activities across diverse markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline is essential; an advanced degree or professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA is highly desirable.
• At least 10 years’ experience in senior financial leadership roles involving strategic planning, budgeting oversight, cross-functional team management, and stakeholder engagement at executive level.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing or optimising SAP B1 or similar ERP systems within complex organisations spanning multiple geographies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international accounting standards coupled with deep understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to Southeast Asian markets.
• Track record of successfully managing treasury operations—including risk management frameworks—and executing sophisticated investment strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Advanced proficiency in using financial software tools for modelling scenarios, analysing data trends, preparing reports for board review, and supporting predictive analytics initiatives.
• Exceptional communication skills enabling you to engage effectively with C-suite executives as well as external partners such as auditors or regulators.
• Strong analytical mindset combined with a collaborative approach to problem-solving that encourages input from diverse perspectives within your team.
• Ability to nurture talent by coaching senior finance staff members while promoting shared values around ethics, accountability, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to nurturing talent while embracing technological advancement throughout its operations. The company’s leadership fosters an open-door policy where ideas are welcomed from all levels—encouraging innovation not just within finance but across every department. With a strong focus on regional integration you’ll enjoy exposure to cross-border projects that broaden your perspective while enhancing your career prospects. The supportive culture here is underpinned by shared values around integrity collaboration mutual respect—and there are ample training opportunities available so you can continue developing both personally professionally over time. Whether you’re looking for meaningful challenges or simply want to contribute towards something bigger than yourself this is an environment where your efforts will truly make a difference.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career to new heights as Finance Director—helping shape the future of a thriving regional business—we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below—your next rewarding challenge awaits.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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