Swan & Maclaren Group Pte Ltd
Location:
Singapore (Central)
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
About Swan & Maclaren Group
Swan & Maclaren is one of Singapore's most established names in architecture, design and engineering construction, with a proud legacy of shaping the region's built environment. We are expanding our financial leadership team and seeking a results-oriented and strategic Financial Director to partner with business unit leaders in driving financial analysis, performance, and growth.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for group-level financial planning & analysis, budgeting, performance management, and strategic planning across all subsidiaries and projects.
Finance Business Partnering & Strategic Advisory
- Serve as the trusted Finance Business Partner to Business Unit leaders and senior leadership across all operating entities.
- Translate financial data and trends into clear,actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Partner with business leaders on new project pursuits, contract negotiations, pricing strategy, and bid submissions to optimise financial outcomes.
- Lead commercial pricing reviews, including cost-to-complete analyses, margin optimisation, and competitive bid assessments for projects.
- Support business development activities with robust financial modelling, scenario planning, and investment appraisals.
- Advise on financial risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies at project, entity, and Group levels.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and multi-year strategic financial planning cycles for the Group.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for revenue forecasting, cost analysis, and profitability reporting across all business units.
- Establish and maintain robust management reporting frameworks, KPI dashboards, and variance analysis to track Group and business unit performance.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and project financial performance identify risks and proactively recommend corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems,and tools to enhance analytical capability and decision-support quality.
Investment Analysis & Capital Allocation
- Evaluate investment proposals, capital expenditure requests,and new business ventures using rigorous financial analysis (NPV, IRR, payback,sensitivity analysis).
- Provide financial due diligence support for potential acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
- Oversee project profitability tracking from award through completion, ensuring project finances are managed within approved parameters.
- Advise on optimal capital structure, funding strategies, and return-on-investment thresholds in alignment with Group objectives.
Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise and mentor a small finance team to achieve excellence and accountability.
- Foster collaboration across functions and entities to align financial practices and performance reporting.
- Champion continuous improvement in systems, processes, and automation.
Technical Competencies
- Qualified Chartered Accountant with a professional institutition.
- Graduate degree in Accountancy, Business, or Finance.
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in FP&A and strategic business partnering - preferably within architecture, construction, or EPC sectors in Singapore.
- Demonstrated strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen with success in driving business growth including contribution to revenue generation, margin improvements and strategic initiatives.
- Solid investment analysis skills with proficiency in financial modelling and scenario analysis.
- Strong problem solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Sound technical knowledge of FRS / IFRS, accounting principles and consolidation, governance, and corporate compliance standards.
- High proficiency in using MS Excel and MS Powerpoint.
- Excellent command of English and proficiency in one other Asian language (to liaise with regional stakeholders), with ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior business leaders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage senior management.
- Resilient, resourceful, and analytical - able to operate independently and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a small team and handle multiple deliverables concurrently.
- Experienced using Xero Accounting software will be an advantage.
- Immediate availability preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Swan & Maclaren Group Pte Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and merit-based recruitment in line with the guidelines of the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP). Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, or family responsibilities.
