Finance Manager

Job Summary

The Finance Manager will be the senior finance representative within CPR Vision and will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the finance function.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Manager will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Group Finance and external service providers to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, strong financial controls, effective cash and working-capital management, and meaningful financial analysis to support business decisions.

As CPR Vision operates with a lean team, this role requires someone who is comfortable being hands-on while also providing financial guidance and support to the management.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close process.
• Review management accounts, journal entries, balance-sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial information is complete, accurate and delivered within Group reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly reporting submissions for the parent company.
• Provide clear analysis of actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Present financial performance, key variances and areas requiring attention to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure appropriate revenue and cost recognition across projects, recurring services and other revenue streams.

Forecasting, Planning & Commercial Finance

• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts and regular reforecasts.
• Prepare cash-flow, working-capital and other forward-looking financial analysis.
• Work closely with business leaders to understand revenue, costs, margins and financial risks.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Support management in evaluating business cases, investments, pricing and other financial decisions.
• Improve financial understanding and accountability across the business.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Maintain clear oversight of the company's cash position and cash-flow requirements.
• Monitor accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable and working capital.
• Work with internal teams to improve billing, collections and cash conversion.
• Provide regular visibility to management on cash flow, receivables and other financial risks.

Controls, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure effective accounting systems, processes and financial controls are maintained across the business.
• Maintain compliance with the company's internal control framework, including relevant COSO and Risk Control Matrix requirements.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and supporting evidence is maintained for financial controls.
• Coordinate statutory accounts preparation, year-end audits and related audit requirements.
• Coordinate corporate tax, GST/SST and other statutory finance requirements with external advisers where appropriate.
• Ensure finance activities remain compliant with applicable company and Group policies.

Finance Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day finance operations of CPR Vision and work with internal teams and external service providers where required.
• Support finance-related activities across CPR Vision's APAC operations where required.
• Coordinate with payroll and HR teams/providers on payroll-related financial reviews, reconciliations and accounting.
• Maintain appropriate oversight of intercompany transactions and multi-currency activities.
• Work with external auditors, tax advisers, corporate secretaries, banks and other service providers.
• Support banking, payments and finance approval processes in accordance with company controls.

Finance Team & Process Improvement

• Manage and support finance team members and/or external finance providers.
• Establish clear objectives, responsibilities and performance expectations for direct reports.
• Continuously improve finance processes, reporting and systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and better use of finance systems and data.
• Maintain appropriate finance documentation, procedures and policies.

Other Responsibilities

• Produce ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required.
• Support Group and Portfolio Finance with financial information and projects.
• Participate in business and finance initiatives across the wider Group where required.
• Travel occasionally where business needs require.
• Undertake other reasonable finance-related responsibilities appropriate to the role.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, with experience taking ownership of a broad finance function.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS & SFRS.
• Strong experience in management reporting, month-end close, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience managing statutory reporting, audit and tax-related activities.
• Good understanding of cash flow and working-capital management.
• Strong financial analysis and commercial finance capabilities.
• Experience working in a multi-currency environment; exposure to multi-country operations would be advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with strong proficiency in finance systems, accounting platforms and reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail while also being able to understand the broader commercial picture.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership within a lean organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.

Highly Desirable

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent.
• Experience supporting a Singapore-headquartered business, with exposure to finance operations in Singapore.
• Familiarity with Singapore statutory, tax and finance requirements.
• Experience working within a regional APAC organisation.
• Previous experience in the software, technology, digital agency or professional-services industry.
• Experience working within a subsidiary of an international or listed parent company.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and finance process automation.
• Previous Big 4 or external audit experience.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows issues through to completion.
• Is comfortable being hands-on rather than relying on a large finance team.
• Can move comfortably between detailed accounting work and senior-level financial discussions.
• Is commercially minded and able to challenge constructively.
• Builds strong working relationships across finance and non-finance teams.
• Is organised, dependable and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.