GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with the General Manager of Pierre Fabre Singapore and various Area Managers, this role serves as a key business partner, providing strategic financial guidance to drive business growth and profitability.
The position leads and manages the finance team through critical reporting periods, including month-end closing, year-end activities, and annual budgeting cycles, while collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders across the organization.
This role also focuses on building and developing a high-performing finance team to support a dynamic and complex business environment with strong growth potential.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with local SFRS and Group IFRS standards
- Lead monthly closing, consolidation, intercompany reconciliation, and reporting activities in line with Group requirements
- Oversee budgeting, rolling forecast, and five-year planning processes, including analysis and performance tracking
- Manage cash flow forecasting, payment processes, and credit management
Business Partnering & Performance Analysis
- Partner with the General Manager and Area Managers to support strategic decision-making and business growth
- Analyze financial performance, monitor KPIs, and provide actionable insights on risks, opportunities, and profitability improvement
- Develop financial models and business cases to evaluate new business opportunities, launches, and investments
- Support regional business reviews across Singapore and APAC Export markets
Governance, Compliance & Internal Control
- Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and Group policies, with support from external partners and CPA firms
- Drive implementation of internal controls, finance best practices, and process improvement initiatives
- Support internal and external audit activities and ensure readiness of required financial documentation
- Monitor inventory valuation, write-offs, and financial risks
Leadership & Transformation
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team within a dynamic multicultural environment
- Promote finance digitalization and process optimization to improve productivity, data reliability, and operational efficiency
- Support the continued expansion and complexity of the Singapore and APAC business landscape
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Experience / Technical Skills
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience
- Proven finance leadership experience within an international and multicultural environment
- Strong expertise in accounting, consolidation, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and tax
- Solid business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities
- Experience in FMCG and/or Pharmaceutical industries is an advantage
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills knowledge of Microsoft AX is a plus
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Leadership mindset with strong coaching and team development capabilities
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent English communication skills French or other Asian languages are advantageous
