Mission
As the Country Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Schneider Electric, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations and strategy for our Singapore country. You will be responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, risk management, and ensuring compliance with local and international financial regulations. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong leader, and an exceptional communicator with a proven track record of financial leadership.
What will you do
- Financial Strategy: Develop and execute the financial strategy for Singapore country in alignment with the overall company objectives.
- Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling efforts to support business growth and decision-making.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to senior management and headquarters.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.
- Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing finance team, providing mentorship and guidance to foster professional growth and development.
- Cost Management: Implement cost-effective strategies to optimize operational efficiency and profitability.
- Tax and Compliance: Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Collaborate with the executive team on potential acquisitions, mergers, or strategic partnerships, including financial due diligence.
- Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and government agencies.
- Strategic Decision Support: Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions, investments, and resource allocation
- Finance Transformation: Drive change management and transformative mindset
What qualifications will make you successful for this role
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field MBA or CPA certification preferred
- Minimum 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including proven track record as a CFO or in a comparable senior financial role
- Demonstrated ability to lead in complex, fast-paced environments, with hands-on experience across both corporate and operational finance functions.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Strong background in statutory governance, financial planning, and strategic business partnering in multinational corporations, with relevant industry experience
- Experience working in East Asia or similar regional scope
- Strategic thinker with a track record of driving financial success.
