About Us
We are an established, Dry Bulk Chartering and Operating company headquartered in Singapore. With a substantial global fleet and a relationship-driven business philosophy, we have built a decades-long reputation for reliability and market credibility across major global trade routes.
As we continue to navigate a dynamic global shipping market, we are seeking a commercially driven and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team.
The Role
We are looking for a strategic partner to the Board of Directors who can bridge the gap between commercial shipping operations and corporate finance. The CFO will be responsible for leading corporate finance activities, capital structure optimization, and the integration of operational data into actionable financial knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Corporate Finance & Capital Sourcing
- Lead debt sourcing and capital raising initiatives, including securing and structuring shipping loans, trade finance facilities, and bilateral/syndicated loans.
- Cultivate and manage robust relationships with maritime desks at tier-1 financial institutions and investors.
- Develop and implement funding and hedging strategies to optimize capital structure and manage financial risks.
2. Portfolio Performance, M&A, & CAPEX
- Review and provide necessary support for all major capital investments, vessel acquisitions, and long-term chartering strategies.
- Ensure proposals are supported by proper financial metrics prior to execution.
- Conduct post-investment reviews to assess gaps against the original business case assumptions and provide shared learnings to the organization.
3. Risk Management & Paper Markets
- Oversee and provide strategic financial input on Forward Freight Agreements (FFA) and Forward Freight Pricing (FFP).
- Manage exposure and implement trading/hedging strategies for EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) carbon credits and bunker fuel hedging.
4. Data Into Knowledge (Systems & Operational Integration)
- Lead the financial transformation by seamlessly integrating Voyage Management systems with Financial Accounting ERPs.
- Ensure real-time, accurate visibility into voyage P&L, aging reports, and cash flow to support the commercial chartering and operations teams.
- Establish and maintain robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for voyage accounting, laytime, and demurrage reconciliation.
5. Group Strategy & Leadership
- Manage cross-border financial structures, tax optimization, and compliance across our international offices.
- Lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and commercial collaboration.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, CPA, or CA strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate finance, treasury.
- Mandatory: Deep industry expertise in Maritime / Dry Bulk Shipping, with a strong practical understanding of voyage accounting and physical vs. paper markets.
- Proven track record of managing relationships with maritime banks and leading large-scale financial transactions or ship financing.
Technical & Personal Attributes
- Strong experience in investment evaluation, financial modeling, and valuation skills.
- Experience in overseeing ERP system integrations between shipbroking/operations data and accounting ledgers.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and commercial judgment.
- Confident in challenging commercial desks using data-driven insights to protect the company's bottom line.
- High integrity, strategic mindset, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
