Senior Finance Manager (High Tech Manufacturing)

The Company
Our client is a global leader in the high-tech manufacturing industry, renowned for innovation and operational excellence. They are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead financial controllership and reporting functions while providing strategic support in FP&A for R&D and SG&A operating costs.

The Role

In this leadership role, you will manage a team of 15 finance professionals across Singapore and Malaysia, overseeing the full spectrum of financial controllership including US GAAP compliance, month-end close, and corporate reporting. While the primary focus will be on financial reporting and controllership, you will also support FP&A activities related to R&D and SG&A costs. This position requires strong collaboration with regional teams and manufacturing operations in China.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the financial reporting team to ensure timely and accurate month-end close and US GAAP reporting.
• Oversee management accounting, internal controls, and compliance with corporate policies.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives across finance and operational workflows.
• Support FP&A activities for R&D and SG&A operating costs, including budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Partner with business and operations leaders to provide financial insights for strategic decision-making.
• Liaise with China-based operations teams and global finance stakeholders to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Your Profile

As the successful candidate, you will possess a degree in Accountancy or ACCA with the following relevant experience:

• CPA/CA qualification (or equivalent).
• At least 10-12 years of all-rounded controllership experience, including financial reporting, compliance, and FP&A.
• Exposure to inventory-based businesses and familiarity with matrix organizations and complex business models.
• Proven leadership experience; ideally experience in managing team of 10 or more.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across regions.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) to liaise with China operations and review documentation.
• Hands-on, meticulous, and solutions-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
• Prior experience in high-tech manufacturing or similar industries is highly advantageous.

Join the team

• Strategic leadership role in a global high-tech manufacturing leader.
• Opportunity to manage a large regional team and drive impactful finance initiatives.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Apply Today

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