Company Overview / Employee Value Proposition
Zouk Group is a global lifestyle company with establishments across the nightlife, entertainment, and dining sectors. Its namesake, Zouk, is a 31-year-old nightlife brand known for pushing the boundaries of dance music and propelling Singapore on the global map. Ranked Asia's best club on DJ Mag's annual Top 100 Clubs list since 2017 and top globally since 2010, Zouk is Singapore's foremost clubbing institution, delivering the freshest in dance music across genres, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, a constant roster of stellar international, regional and local residents, and top-notch service and hospitality.
Zouk has since evolved into an all-encompassing global lifestyle brand that has expanded into the food & beverage sector with new brands like social gaming bar RedTail, vibe dining restaurant Ichizuke, and more concepts in the pipeline. Aside from club offerings, Zouk Group also owns ZoukOut, Asia's premier dawn-to-dusk music festival featuring world-class DJs, attracting a cosmopolitan mix of locals and tourists within and beyond Asia to the beachfront of Singapore.
Zouk Group now oversees all club and lifestyle entities in Singapore, Genting Highlands in Malaysia, on board Genting-owned cruise ships, and the ambitious and immersive entertainment and lifestyle concept - Zouk Las Vegas. The company also owns the franchise to Five Guys in Singapore and Malaysia.
Job Summary
The Director of Finance leads the strategic planning and execution of all financial activities to drive business growth and operational excellence. This role partners with executive leadership to deliver financial insights, manage risks, and ensure compliance, while fostering investor relations and supporting expansion initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the financial strategy aligned with company business goals to drive sustainable growth
- Lead and guide the executive and finance teams to deliver accurate financial insights and operational support
- Collaborate with the CEO and senior executives to identify financial opportunities and address challenges strategically
- Oversee preparation and review of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to ensure timely and accurate financial planning
- Monitor cash flow and liquidity to maintain operational stability and support business needs
- Advise on long-term business and financial planning to support strategic decision-making
- Identify, assess, and manage financial risks by implementing effective mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards through accurate and timely reporting
- Supervise accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger to maintain financial integrity
- Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure operational efficiency
- Provide commercial insights and financial leadership to exceed business plan targets and enhance profitability
- Embed and operationalize the risk and compliance management framework across the Group
- Build and nurture relationships with senior management, external partners, and stakeholders to support business objectives
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth, including mergers and acquisitions, to expand the company's portfolio
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field MBA or CPA preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance leadership roles, preferably within the entertainment and F&B sectors
- Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic business decisions
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and risk management practices
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic and forward-thinking mindset
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders
