Financial Controller

About the Role
As the Company grow with new outlet openings, Directors need a Finance Controller who can do more than close the books. You'll be the key financial advisor to our Directors, driving P&L insight, cost control, and investment decisions as we scale.

1. Financial Strategy & Advisory to Directors

• Deliver regular P&L-driven recommendations to Directors — not just report numbers, but interpret them and advise on action
• Lead cost control initiatives across both outlets, identifying margin leakage and driving corrective measures
• Assess financial viability of new outlet openings — investment appraisal, payback analysis, scenario planning
• Act as the primary financial advisor to Directors on pricing, promotions, and growth decisions
• Monitor profitability trends and proactively flag risks/opportunities before they're asked for

2. Accounting & Financial Operations

• Full accountability for accuracy and integrity of accounts across both entities
• Own group-level P&L and balance sheet, including consolidation across two entities
• Set and enforce accounting policies, chart of accounts, and closing calendar
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and internal controls, particularly for cash-intensive nightlife operations

3. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Set AP/AR governance frameworks and approval limits
• Approve high-value payments and resolve escalated supplier/customer disputes
• Set credit and payment terms policy

4. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ultimate responsibility for GST, IRAS, and statutory compliance across both entities
• Own the external audit relationship and sign off on audited financial statements
• Oversee ACRA and corporate governance matters with company secretary
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting the F&B/nightlife industry

5. Budgeting, Forecasting & Treasury

• Own the full budgeting and forecasting cycle, setting targets in partnership with Directors
• Own treasury function: cash flow, banking relationships, and financing needs
• Track variances and translate them into actionable recommendations, not just reports

6. Team Leadership

• Supervise the Accounts team
• Set KPIs and provide performance input for finance team member, in line with company's review process
• Build out the finance team structure as the business scales

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance; ACCA/CPA strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience (senior/full-charge level), ideally with F&B, hospitality, retail, or nightlife/entertainment exposure
• Proven track record advising senior leadership/Directors on P&L, cost control, and investment decisions
• Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, multi-outlet environment with new openings in the pipeline
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate numbers into a clear recommendation
• People management/coaching experience essential