Finance Director/ CFO (Listed Co)

Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer (SGX-Listed Co- Engineering & Industrial Services)

Our client is a Singapore Exchange (SGX) listed engineering and industrial services organisation with an established presence supporting the Energy, Marine and Oil & Gas industries across the region. The company is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and partner closely with senior management and the Board in strengthening financial governance, operational performance and long-term business sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership & Strategy

Provide strategic financial leadership to the organisation, partnering closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to support business planning, financial performance and long-term growth objectives.

2. Financial Reporting & SGX Compliance

Oversee all statutory financial reporting, SGX announcements and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely and accurate disclosures in compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and SGX listing rules.

3. Financial Operations & Controls

Lead the overall financial management of the organisation including budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash flow management and the strengthening of financial processes and internal controls.

4. Project Accounting & Revenue Recognition

Provide oversight on financial management of project-based operations, including contract accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) costing and revenue recognition, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and commercial objectives.

5. Finance Team Leadership

Lead and develop the finance function across the organisation, providing direction and mentorship to the finance team while fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment that supports business operations across regional activities.

6. Strategic Business Partnering

Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior management, working closely with operational leaders to improve financial visibility, support decision-making and enhance project profitability.

7. Corporate Governance & Risk Management

Strengthen corporate governance, risk management frameworks and internal controls in line with the expectations of a publicly listed organisation.

8. Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the Board of Directors, auditors, legal advisors, bankers and regulatory bodies.

9. Sustainability & ESG Reporting

Support the organisation's sustainability initiatives by overseeing ESG and sustainability reporting in line with evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

10. Audit & Regulatory Liaison

Lead engagement with external auditors and advisors to ensure smooth completion of statutory audits, tax compliance and regulatory submissions.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline with professional qualification such as CPA, CA or ACCA preferred.

Minimum 15-20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior finance leadership roles.

Prior experience within an SGX-listed company environment, with strong understanding of SGX reporting and regulatory requirements.

Industry exposure to engineering, industrial services, marine, oil & gas, or project-based environments will be highly advantageous.

Strong familiarity with project accounting and WIP costing within operational businesses.

Proven leadership experience managing finance teams and partnering with senior stakeholders including executive management and Board members.

Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Please contact Brendan Low or email your cv directly in word format to [Confidential Information]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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