A prominent SGX Mainboard-listed manufacturing group, is seeking a Group Chief Operating Officer with a strong finance background to spearhead its next phase of transformation and expansion. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of a well-established business operating across Singapore and Malaysia, driving operational excellence and organisational professionalisation.
You will be at the heart of strategic decision-making, collaborating closely with senior leadership to redesign operating models, implement cutting-edge ERP systems, and support ambitious M&A growth strategies. The organisation is committed to fostering a supportive environment where your expertise in industrial operations, finance, and transformation will be highly valued. Flexible working opportunities and exposure to cross-border operations make this an exceptional platform for personal and professional growth.
- Take ownership of end-to-end operational transformation across multiple geographies, including Singapore and Malaysia, ensuring seamless execution and sustainable improvements.
- Lead the implementation of a new ERP platform from scratch, acting as both business and process owner for finance modules, while championing productivity enhancements throughout the organisation.
- Play a central role in supporting M&A growth strategies by conducting operational due diligence, integrating acquired businesses, and modernising processes to drive long-term value creation.
What You'll Do
As Group Chief Operating Officer with Finance Expertise, you will play a vital role in shaping the future direction of this asset-heavy manufacturing group. Your day-to-day responsibilities will revolve around driving transformation initiatives that span multiple geographies-Singapore and Malaysia-while strengthening execution discipline across all functions. You will lead efforts to optimise costs and boost productivity through collaborative resource management. A major focus will be on implementing a new ERP platform from scratch; you will act as both business owner and process owner for finance modules, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows. In addition to overseeing operational restructuring and professionalisation projects, you will support M&A activities by conducting thorough operational due diligence and managing post-acquisition integrations. Your involvement in modernisation initiatives will help position the company for scalable growth. Success in this role requires you to foster an inclusive culture that values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Redesign the operating model across Singapore and Malaysia to enhance efficiency, strengthen execution discipline, and foster collaboration between teams.
- Drive cost optimisation initiatives and productivity improvements by identifying opportunities for resource allocation and implementing best practices throughout the organisation.
- Lead the professionalisation of the group's operations by establishing robust governance frameworks, improving decision rights, and nurturing a culture of accountability.
- Take full ownership of implementing a new ERP platform from inception to completion, including finance modules, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Act as the primary business and process owner for all ERP-related activities, facilitating cross-functional cooperation and knowledge sharing during system rollout.
- Support the group's M&A growth strategy by conducting operational due diligence on potential acquisitions, overseeing integration processes, and ensuring smooth transitions for acquired entities.
- Champion modernisation initiatives that drive operational excellence, leveraging technology and process innovation to position the company for scalable growth.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to support new business or facility set-ups, contributing to broader organisational scaling as the company expands its footprint.
- Monitor key performance indicators across all functions to ensure continuous improvement in cost savings, productivity gains, and overall operational effectiveness.
- Foster an inclusive environment that encourages teamwork, knowledge exchange, and ongoing training opportunities for staff at all levels.
What You Bring
To excel as Group Chief Operating Officer with Finance Expertise in this organisation, your proven experience within industrial or asset-heavy environments will be invaluable. You bring deep knowledge of operational transformation projects enabled by ERP systems-having successfully managed such initiatives from start to finish while engaging diverse stakeholders. Your history of organisational restructuring demonstrates your commitment to improved governance frameworks achieved through co-operative approaches. You have delivered substantial cost savings by nurturing teams towards shared objectives. If you have served as a Private Equity operating partner or worked within PE-backed portfolio companies using communal strategies for change management, your experience will be highly regarded. Expertise in M&A integration-including empathetic operational due diligence-is also highly valued. Experience relocating or building offshore/shared service functions through considerate planning further strengthens your profile. Exposure to listed company environments where inter-personal skills were essential is preferred but not mandatory. Above all, your ability to foster an inclusive workplace culture that supports flexible working opportunities makes you an ideal candidate.
- Proven hands-on leadership experience within industrial, manufacturing, logistics or other asset-heavy environments where collaboration was key to success.
- Demonstrated ability to lead ERP-enabled operational transformation projects from end-to-end while engaging stakeholders across departments.
- Track record in organisational restructuring that resulted in improved governance frameworks and enhanced decision rights through cooperative approaches.
- Experience delivering significant cost savings and productivity improvements by nurturing teams towards shared goals.
- Background as a Private Equity operating partner or within PE-backed portfolio companies where communal strategies were implemented (highly valued).
- Expertise in M&A integration processes including operational due diligence conducted with empathy for acquired teams (highly valued).
- Experience relocating or building offshore/shared service functions through considerate planning (highly valued).
- Exposure to listed company environments where inter-personal skills were essential (preferred but not mandatory).
- Ability to foster an inclusive workplace culture that supports flexible working opportunities and ongoing training.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
What Sets This Company Apart
This organisation stands out as a forward-thinking family office dedicated to transforming established businesses into industry leaders through collaborative strategies. As principal shareholder of a renowned SGX Mainboard-listed manufacturing group with operations spanning Singapore and Malaysia, they offer unparalleled exposure to cross-border challenges and opportunities. Their commitment to stabilising operations before embarking on ambitious expansion plans ensures a solid foundation for growth leadership. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored to individual needs alongside generous training opportunities designed for continuous development. The supportive leadership team values knowledge sharing across all levels-creating an environment where every voice is heard and contributions are recognised. By joining this organisation during its transformation phase, you become part of a network focused on collective achievement rather than individual competition.
What's Next
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a high-profile transformation role within an asset-heavy manufacturing group-apply now!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided.
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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