This is a strategic finance leadership role with a dual mandate:
- Oversight of corporate functions - acting as a trusted advisor to corporate chiefs and ensuring financial governance.
- Group-wide cost control and investment stewardship - driving cost discipline, optimizing OpEx and CapEx, and unlocking capital for future growth initiatives.
Client Details
A leading Singapore-based organisation committed to operational excellence and digital transformation. The company operates across diverse business units and fosters a collaborative innovation-driven culture.
Description
- Lead and execute cost-saving initiatives across corporate functions and business units through deep-dive analysis, benchmarking, and business case reviews.
- Own the annual operating and capital expenditure budgets, applying zero-based budgeting principles where appropriate.
- Evaluate and challenge investment proposals, ensuring ROI and alignment with long-term strategic objectives. Prioritize capital allocation for high-impact projects.
- Ensure robust internal controls, procurement compliance, and accurate accrual management for both OpEx and CapEx.
- Act as a trusted finance advisor to corporate chiefs and functional heads, influencing decisions.
- Prepare and present monthly performance reports with variance analysis and actionable insights.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Transformation) to negotiate favorable terms and monitor contract impacts.
- Provide financial leadership to corporate functions, ensuring spend aligns with strategic priorities.
- Implement governance frameworks and standardized reporting dashboards for transparency and accountability.
- Shape cost structures and investment priorities for the next 3-5 years, supporting regional expansion and digital transformation.
- Unlock capital to fund new growth initiatives and transformation projects.
Profile
A Successful Candidate Should Have
- A minimum 10 years of experience in FP&A, business controlling, or finance transformation roles, ideally in FMCG, retail, or large-scale operations.
- Strong track record in cost optimisation, and stakeholder management.
- Professional certifications like CPA, CMA, and ACCA.
- Proficiency in SAP, ANAPLAN, and advanced reporting tools.
Job Offer
- Permanent position within a reputable organisation.
- Opportunity to lead high-impact transformation and growth projects in a dynamic environment.
- Inclusive and supportive company culture.
To apply online please click the Apply button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Audrey Ang (Lic No: R22111098/ EA No.: 18C9065) on +65 6541 9940. Michael Page International Pte Limited, company number 199804751N (including Page Executive (53295516A) and Page Personnel Recruitment Pte Ltd (Registration Number: 201736642C)) operates under the EA Licence Numbers of 18S9099 and 18C9065.
