Group Financial Controller (Lifesciences), Singapore

A global market leader in the life sciences sector is looking for a strategic Group Financial Controller to step into a newly created role. This is a high‑visibility position intentionally designed with a clear, structured succession pathway to the APAC CFO seat.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this critical, newly created leadership role will oversee financial consolidation, corporate governance and performance management across multiple regional commercial offices. The position serves as a strategic business partner to regional division heads and country managers, driving financial discipline and consistency across the territory. The successful candidate will steer the end‑to‑end regional financial consolidation process to ensure the timely delivery of compliant management and group financial reports, while providing strategic data‑driven insights to optimize operational decision‑making. Additionally, the manager will direct regional budgeting, planning and forecasting cycles, drive robust working capital management and design internal controls aligned with statutory corporate governance standards. The role also entails leading finance optimisation and automation initiatives, supporting due diligence for regional investments or distributor transitions, managing external audit and tax advisory relationships and mentoring a dedicated finance team to elevate overall corporate capabilities.

To be successful in this high‑impact position a candidate must bring a minimum of 15 years of progressive finance experience, with a proven track record operating in senior regional leadership capacities within multi‑national matrix organisations. A background within trading, distribution or high‑volume, inventory‑heavy sectors, ideally within the medical devices or life sciences arena, is highly preferred, alongside strong technical proficiency in managing complex stock‑related financial complexities. A bachelor’s degree in accountancy, finance or business, complemented by a recognised professional qualification such as a CA, CPA or ACCA, is mandatory. The candidate must possess strong, hands‑on consolidation expertise for multi‑regional sales offices and exhibit comfort working with robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) architectures. Exceptional emotional intelligence (EQ), high‑level stakeholder management capabilities and the cultural agility required to solve complex problems and navigate ambiguity smoothly across diverse teams are also essential.

This premier, newly created appointment offers an exceptional platform for a strategic yet execution‑oriented finance leader to drive structural and commercial financial excellence across a thriving regional footprint. Operating in a highly visible matrix environment, the individual will have the autonomy to shape the regional financial framework from scratch, spearhead critical digitalisation projects and lead a talented team while partnering directly with executive leadership. It provides an ideal blend of robust organisational backing, diverse regional exposure and the professional scope to influence sustainable profitability and growth across the Asia‑Pacific territory.