Finance Manager

About the Opportunity

We are partnered with one of China's most exciting and fastest-growing collectible toy brands. Known for its globally recognised IP and a rapidly expanding international fanbase, the company has built a strong presence across Europe and Asia-Pacific, with subsidiaries in markets including the UK, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia. The Singapore office functions as the regional financial hub — a lean, senior team with direct access to Group leadership in China HQ and real ownership across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & AR Management

• Oversee full-cycle accounts receivable, including credit control, collections, and customer reconciliations to optimize cash flow and minimize bad debt.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate booking of all transactions under US GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Prepare and review financial statements, general ledger reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Tax Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Lead Singapore tax compliance, including GST, corporate income tax, withholding tax, and other statutory filings.
• Coordinate with external tax agents, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance with local and US reporting requirements.
• Monitor tax developments and advise management on planning opportunities and risk mitigation.

Business Partnership & Performance Analytics

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and retail performance monitoring (GMROI, inventory turnover, store P&L).
• Provide financial modeling and ROI analysis for new store rollouts and expansion projects.
• Analyze US market competitor dynamics and supply chain cost drivers to deliver actionable insights for pricing optimization.

Risk, Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure robust internal controls and SOX compliance; coordinate external and internal audits.
• Manage foreign exchange risk and develop hedging strategies.
• Establish and improve financial policies, procedures, and accounting systems—experience building finance functions from the ground up is highly valued.
• Drive process automation and system enhancements (ERP, reporting tools) to support business growth.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in retail, FMCG, or consumer goods sectors.

• Hands-on expertise in AR management, tax compliance, and general accounting; familiar with Singapore tax regulations and US GAAP.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Netsuite or SAP preferred).

• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools.

• Singapore Permanent Resident or Citizen (preferred).

• Comfortable with a hybrid work model and convenient office commute.

Preferred

• Active CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification.
• Advanced analytics capabilities (Power BI, SQL, or similar).
• Proven experience supporting a finance function from 0 to 1—e.g., setting up accounting processes, implementing controls, or transitioning to new systems.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a track record of driving process improvements.