Finance Director / Head of Finance – Strategic Planning, Business Performance & Financial Leadership #HDC1

Lead Financial Strategy. Drive Business Performance. Shape the Future.

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Finance Director to lead the finance function, strengthen financial performance, and support key business decisions. This is an opportunity to take ownership of financial planning, business partnering, governance, and continuous improvement while working closely with senior management to drive sustainable business growth.

If you bring strong financial leadership, sound commercial judgement, and a passion for turning financial insights into business impact, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution at the strategic level.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning & Performance

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and long-term financial projections.
• Oversee management reporting and financial analysis, delivering meaningful insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and business targets, identifying variances and recommending appropriate actions.
• Develop and enhance financial dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting frameworks to improve visibility and accountability.
• Drive profitability analysis, cost optimisation, and effective resource allocation to strengthen overall financial performance.

Business Partnering & Commercial Strategy

• Partner with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders to align financial strategies with business priorities.
• Evaluate business plans, investments, commercial proposals, and new initiatives, assessing financial viability, returns, and potential risks.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations that support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial insights for business transformation, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

Financial Governance, Controls & Reporting

• Oversee financial governance, internal controls, policies, and procedures to maintain strong financial discipline and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and management information.
• Review and streamline financial processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and risk management.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on audit, compliance, and other financial matters.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, building a collaborative and high-performing function.
• Establish clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations to support team effectiveness.
• Strengthen collaboration between finance and other business functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance capabilities, systems, workflows, and overall operational effectiveness.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline and above. Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CA would be advantageous.
• 12–15 years of relevant finance experience, including substantial experience in a finance leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and business partnering.
• Excellent commercial acumen, with the ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present financial insights and recommendations clearly.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities, with a commitment to team development and performance.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while demonstrating initiative, sound judgement, and independence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Interested in This Opportunity?

Take the next step in your finance leadership career. Send your CV to **leonleong@recruitexpress.com.sg** for consideration.

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