Finance Manager

About the role

The Finance Manager will manage the Singapore entity's day-to-day finance operations, with particular emphasis on treasury management, banking facilities, trade finance, liquidity and cash flow management. The role also oversees financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, taxation, statutory compliance and internal controls. Working within the Group's approved financial strategy, policies and delegated authority, the Finance Manager will coordinate banking and financing activities, support project tendering and execution, and maintain effective relationships with banks, insurance providers, auditors, external advisers and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with local and international banks and other financing partners
• Prepare and coordinate banking facility applications, negotiations, renewals and ongoing facility administration; escalate material terms and approvals
• Monitor the adequacy, utilisation, pricing, covenants, maturity dates and documentation of banking facilities in line with approved funding plans
• Manage working capital loans, bank guarantees, letters of credit and other trade finance instruments, including issuance, amendments, extensions and releases
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts, funding plans and liquidity analyses; identify funding gaps and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate project and corporate insurance arrangements with insurers and brokers
• Work with commercial, project and business development teams on financing needs, tender bonds, performance guarantees and project cash flow requirements
• Oversee the Singapore entity's full set of accounts and daily finance operations, including payables, receivables, general ledger, reconciliations, fixed assets and month-end closing
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, management reports and financial analyses for management
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cost controls and working capital performance

About you

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Preferably 12–15 years of relevant finance experience, including management or team leadership responsibilities
• Substantial practical experience in Singapore banking facilities, treasury management and trade finance
• Hands-on knowledge of working capital loans, bank guarantees, letters of credit and related banking documentation
• Ability to oversee a full set of accounts and strong knowledge of Singapore financial reporting, taxation, audit and statutory compliance
• Strong cash flow forecasting, financial analysis, budgeting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems
• Fluent Mandarin, including the ability to participate in business discussions, financial reviews and virtual meetings
• Strong written and spoken English for communication with banks, auditors, insurers, government authorities and other Singapore-based stakeholders
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent is preferred