Finance Manager (Business Partnering)

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Finance Manager to join our Singapore subsidiary under the CarTimes Group. This role combines strong finance operations expertise with a focus on process improvement and business partnering.

You will work closely with operational teams to understand existing finance workflows, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and implement practical solutions to streamline processes. The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable working hands-on, challenging existing practices, and driving improvements that support business growth, efficiency, and scalability.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations, including showroom and workshop reporting, cost control, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audit requirements, and local accounting standards
• Manage month-end closing activities, audit preparations, and the preparation of annual financial statements across multiple business units
• Analyse performance across business segments (e.g., new cars, used cars, service) and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for internal and group stakeholders
• Supervise and develop a team of finance executives, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance
• Collaborate with branch heads, sales managers, and service leaders to provide financial guidance and support informed decision-making
• Partner closely with frontline teams to map and assess end-to-end financial processes and identify pain points
• Analyse and improve workflows related to invoicing, collections, costing, and stock management
• Lead process redesign initiatives to enhance accuracy, compliance, and turnaround time across dealerships and branches

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional qualifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) highly desirable
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3–4 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement or transformation initiatives in mid- to large-sized organisations
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, internal controls, and reporting frameworks
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms and financial automation tools
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across functions and seniority levels
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities
• Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement certifications (preferred)
• Experience with change management and project management methodologies (preferred)