Vice President, Finance Operations

Overview Join to apply for the Vice President, Finance Operations role at Singlife As Senior Finance Manager at a fast-growing financial advisory firm, you will be responsible for the end-to-end finance function, covering accounting, consolidation, regulatory reporting, and financial planning. This is a hands-on, high-impact role supporting the firm’s growth and operational integrity. You will ensure full compliance with Singapore’s financial regulations (IRAS, GST, ACRA, MAS), deliver timely financial reporting, and provide data-driven insights to support strategic decisions. This role requires a self-starter who can operate independently, balancing technical excellence with commercial awareness. Responsibilities Financial Operations & Control: Manage full set of accounts and monthly financial close across group entities; perform group consolidation and prepare management reports and financial statements; ensure timely and accurate filing of statutory reports with IRAS, GST, and ACRA; oversee MAS regulatory reporting, including annual returns and financial submissions; strengthen internal controls and maintain governance and risk management practices; coordinate annual external audits and manage relationships with auditors and tax agents. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles across business units; monitor and reconcile actuals vs budget/forecast, analyze variances and trends; provide insights into business unit profitability, cost allocations, and contribution margins; support scenario planning and strategic decision-making with financial modeling and analysis. Business Partnering & Strategic Support: Work closely with the Distribution, Compliance, and Operations teams to support key initiatives; translate financial data into commercial insights to optimize business performance; support campaign evaluation, incentive structures, and strategic resource planning; prepare board packs and internal performance presentations for senior stakeholders. Compliance, Governance & Process Improvement: Ensure compliance with all relevant tax, corporate, and regulatory frameworks in Singapore; maintain updated finance policies, documentation, and process workflows; identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across finance operations; support system enhancements, data integrity efforts, and operational scalability. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional accounting qualification: CA, CPA, or ACCA required. Minimum 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, ideally in financial services or advisory firms. Solid understanding of Singapore’s statutory and tax requirements (IRAS, GST, ACRA). Experience with MAS financial and regulatory reporting is strongly preferred. Proficiency in group consolidation, audit coordination, and financial compliance. Strong analytical skills and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. Able to work independently and confidently engage senior stakeholders. Key Skills & Attributes Strong technical foundation in accounting and regulatory compliance. Meticulous, analytical, and structured in execution. Commercially savvy and able to link financials to business strategy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a lean, fast-paced environment. High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership. Preferred Skills & Tools Experience in financial advisory, wealth management, or professional services firms. Familiarity with MAS Forms 1, 2, or 7 reporting. Proficiency in accounting tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar. Working knowledge of financial dashboards, reporting tools, and automation platforms. Exposure to performance-based compensation models or multi-entity structures. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr