Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director, Singapore

Role Description This executive leadership role is responsible for managing the financial health, capital strategy, and long-term value creation of an organization. It oversees finance operations, budgeting, reporting, treasury, investor confidence, profitability, and strategic decision-making. Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
is a C-suite executive responsible for enterprise-wide financial leadership, capital allocation, governance, and strategic growth decisions Finance Director
focuses on leading finance functions, performance management, reporting, controls, and supporting executive decision-making (often reporting to CFO or acting as top finance head in mid-sized firms) Key Responsibilities
Leading overall financial strategy, planning, and long-term value creation Managing budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and business performance reviews Overseeing accounting, tax, treasury, cash flow, and financial controls Driving profitability improvement, cost optimization, and margin expansion Managing fundraising, banking relationships, debt, and capital structure Leading investor relations, board reporting, and shareholder communications Ensuring compliance with audit, regulatory, and governance requirements Supporting M&A, due diligence, and corporate development activities Building finance teams, systems, and scalable processes Advising CEO and board on growth strategy, risks, and investments Qualifications (Must-have)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field 10–20+ years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, treasury, or executive leadership roles Proven leadership experience managing enterprise finance functions Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and strategic finance Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and P&L ownership Strong commercial acumen and decision-making ability Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to operate in high-growth or complex business environments Preferred Qualifications
Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or CFA Experience with finance systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Financials Cloud, Workday Financial Management, or NetSuite Background in firms such as PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, or EY Experience in IPO readiness, fundraising, PE/VC-backed companies, or listed entities Familiarity with analytics tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau International / regional leadership experience across Singapore, APAC, UAE, Europe, or US markets Strong exposure to tax structuring, treasury, and corporate finance MBA or advanced finance qualification is highly valued Prior Controller, Head of FP&A, Finance Director, or Investment Banking background is common