We are recruiting on behalf of our client
The Company
A Singapore-headquartered manufacturer that provides vertically integrated precision plastic and metal components and related engineering services, with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, and China.
It manufactures and sub-assembles precision plastic parts and components and also fabricates precision moulds and dies. Its services span product development, tooling design and fabrication, plastics injection moulding, metal injection moulding, and integrated product assembly, including secondary processes such as printing, welding, and surface finishing.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and analytical finance professional to join our Group Finance team in Singapore. The successful candidate will play a key role in group financial consolidation, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for five subsidiaries located across the region. This role offers a mix of hands-on financial analysis and cross-border coordination, supporting management in strategic business decisions within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial results, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements from all subsidiaries.
- Prepare and review group management reports, analysis of variances, and key financial metrics such as product profitability, cost efficiency, and working capital performance.
- Lead or support the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting exercise, partnering with plant finance teams and operations managers to ensure achievable and aligned financial targets.
- Perform detailed variance analysis on material, labor, and overhead costs, offering insights on manufacturing performance and margin optimization.
- Monitor standard costing, inventory valuations, and ensure accuracy of cost accounting in line with group policies.
- Liaise with subsidiary finance teams to ensure timely and consistent reporting in compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
- Support audit, tax, and regulatory reporting matters, coordinating with external auditors, tax agents, and other relevant authorities.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, ERP migration and integration, and enhancement of reporting automation and financial control systems.
- Prepare management presentations and business dashboards for internal reviews and board submissions.
- Provide financial analysis for capital expenditure, investment proposals, and other strategic business initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, or CA preferred).
- Between 4 and 10 years of relevant experience in group consolidation, financial reporting, or FP&A, preferably in manufacturing or precision engineering industries.
- Experience in public listed or multinational group environments with cross-border operations is highly advantageous.
- Strong technical knowledge of SFRS, group accounting, and intercompany eliminations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems.
- Solid grasp of cost accounting, inventory control, and manufacturing financial processes.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively across entities and functions.
- Resourceful, meticulous, and able to manage multiple priorities independently under tight deadlines.
