Global Finance Director (Controllership | Trading/Shipping)
We are partnering with an international organisation who are seeking a Global Finance Director to join them in Singapore.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Finance Partnership
- Partner closely with senior leadership and global stakeholders to drive financial strategy, support decision-making, and provide commercial insights across the business. Act as a key advisor to the CEO / CFO on financial performance and strategic initiatives.
Financial Control & Reporting
- Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, including monthly close, consolidation, and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions. Ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
Group Accounting & Governance
- Lead group-level accounting, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet integrity. Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks across the organisation.
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships. Manage FX exposure and funding structures.
Commercial Finance & Performance Management
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Partner with commercial and operations teams to optimise profitability, cost efficiency, and capital allocation.
Tax, Audit & Compliance
- Manage external audits, tax compliance, and transfer pricing matters across jurisdictions. Liaise with external advisors and ensure adherence to international standards.
Team Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team across regions. Develop talent, drive accountability, and foster a strong finance business partnering culture.
Key Requirements
- Minimum18-20 years of relevant finance experience, ideally within capex heavy environments
- Qualified accountant (CA / CPA / ACCA or equivalent), with a strong foundation in Big 4 audit
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role with regional or global scope
- Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS), with hands-on consolidation experience
- Solid exposure to treasury, cash flow management, and FX in a global business
- Commercial mindset with the ability to partner global senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
- Experience managing multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional structures
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
