Country Financial Controller – MNC Manufacturing
Remuneration Package: Up to S$11,000 + AWS + Variable Bonus
Working Location: West near MRT Station
Industry: MNC Chemical Manufacturing Company
Key Requirements: Finance Business Partnering exposure from MNC manufacturing industry
We are assisting a well-established global manufacturing organisation in hiring a Country Finance Controller to lead its Singapore finance function. This is a senior, commercially focused position with significant exposure to business partnering, financial planning, performance management and country-level decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the key finance business partner to the Managing Director and senior stakeholders.
Provide timely financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and financial planning processes.
Analyse revenue, expenses, profitability, working capital and cash flow performance.
Review operational performance, pricing strategies, cost-reduction opportunities and investment proposals.
Prepare short- and medium-term strategic plans in partnership with business leaders.
Track business-plan performance, identify potential risks and recommend corrective actions.
Oversee month-end closing, management reporting and group reporting in accordance with corporate timelines.
Work closely with the Finance Shared Services Centre to ensure accurate and timely financial submissions.
Manage fixed assets, capital expenditure planning, inventory reconciliation and year-end stocktaking.
Ensure timely completion of corporate tax submissions and address tax-related queries.
Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies, local regulations and corporate guidelines.
Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit recommendations are implemented promptly.
Act as the country compliance officer and support government-related matters, incentive grants and other ad hoc projects.
Lead, coach and develop finance team members.
Key Requirements
Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant, ACCA or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible finance experience, including country controlling or financial leadership responsibilities.
MNC manufacturing experience is mandatory.
Strong finance business partnering experience is mandatory, with a proven ability to work closely with senior management and operational stakeholders.
Hands-on experience across financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, taxation, audit and risk management.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business recommendations.
Prior experience in a Big Four audit firm, followed by an MNC finance career, will be an advantage.
Proficiency in SAP or a comparable ERP system.
Proven people-management, coaching and team-development experience.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
Analytical, hands-on and commercially minded, with the ability to balance strategic partnering and operational finance responsibilities.
Interested candidates can forward their CVs in MS Word format to weiyan@triton-ai.com
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