Finance Manager (System Implementation, Woodlands)

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading Singapore-based environmental and essential services group operating across waste management, recycling, cleaning services, horticulture, and resource recovery solutions. With a diverse portfolio of businesses and a strong focus on sustainability, the organization serves residential, commercial, industrial, and government sectors through multiple operating entities.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will oversee financial reporting, finance operations, and process improvement initiatives across multiple entities. This role offers significant exposure to a complex business environment and the opportunity to drive meaningful transformation within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities for assigned business segments.

• Prepare accurate and timely management reports, financial statements, and analysis.

• Support group consolidation processes across multiple legal entities.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insights and support business decision-making.

Finance Operations

• Oversee Accounts Receivable processes and drive improvements in collection efficiency and controls.

• Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the integrity of financial records.

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and operational finance activities.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.

ERP & Finance Transformation

• Lead the migration and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 from the existing ERP platform.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

• Drive finance process automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support change management efforts and user adoption throughout the transformation journey.

Team Leadership

• Provide guidance and support to finance team members.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure business continuity during periods of change and system implementation.

Key Success Factors

Within the first 3–6 months, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Re-establish momentum and ownership of the ERP transformation programme.

• Ensure a smooth transition and continuity of finance operations during system implementation.

• Successfully assume finance responsibilities for assigned business segments within a lean finance structure.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting efficiency.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally within a Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Manager or Senior Finance Executive capacity.

• Experience managing financial reporting, month-end close, and multi-entity consolidations.

• Exposure to complex business structures and multiple operating entities is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on ERP implementation or migration experience, preferably involving Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar enterprise systems.

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, consolidation, and finance operations.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with Power BI or finance transformation projects will be highly regarded.

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Proactive communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

• Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and operational responsibilities.

• Resilient and able to perform effectively during demanding reporting cycles and periods of change.

Why Join

• Opportunity to play a leading role in a business-wide ERP and finance transformation programme.

• Exposure to a diversified business with approximately SGD 200 million in annual revenue and multiple operating entities.

• Join an essential services organization with strong sustainability relevance and stable recurring demand.

• Be part of a growth-oriented environment backed by a global infrastructure investor.

• Work closely with experienced finance leadership and contribute directly to the organization's next phase of development.

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