Finance Manager

Job Description & Requirements

Position Title: Finance Manager

Reporting to: Deputy CEO

Position Overview

The Finance Manager oversees the company's financial health and ensures compliance with Singapore's statutory requirements. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, treasury, project finance support, and group reporting. The Finance Manager will work closely with management, banks, and regulators to maintain strong financial discipline while supporting the company's expansion into infrastructure and renewable-energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee daily finance operations including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with SFRS(I) (and group reporting where applicable).

• Manage consolidations, balance-sheet reconciliations, and management reporting.

• Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

• Lead preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts (project and corporate).

• Monitor cash flow and maintain rolling 13-week and medium-term forecasts.

• Provide variance analysis and identify cost-control and margin opportunities.

Treasury & Banking

• Manage bank accounts, payment controls, credit facilities, and performance bonds.

• Maintain strong relationships with banks/financiers; support covenant monitoring.

• Assist in securing loans, grants, and other financing for projects.

Project Finance Support

• Partner with tender/contract teams to provide financial inputs for bids.

• Build and maintain financial models (IRR/NPV, payback) for investments/projects.

• Track actual vs forecast performance and produce project-cost reports.

• Support project-based financing structures where relevant.

Vendors & Payables

• Act as finance POC to suppliers; resolve billing issues and disputes.

• Negotiate terms/discounts/SLAs; schedule payment runs aligned to cash targets.

• Enforce PO policy, 3-way match, and approval matrices.

Asset Structuring, Capex & Lifecycle

• Maintain the fixed-asset register by legal entity ; enforce capitalization thresholds, useful lives, tagging, depreciation, and impairment/retirements.

• Plan/execute inter-entity asset transfers (sale, contribution in kind, sale-and-leaseback/intercompany lease) with valuation support and intercompany agreements; update ERP/FAR, bank mandates, collateral, and covenants.

• Apply correct accounting and set arm's-length charge-outs/invoicing.

• Run capex approvals and budget control; complete post-investment reviews against business cases (NPV/IRR).

Capital Structure & Corporate Finance

• Evaluate debt vs equity mix, refinancing and collateral options; model WACC impacts.

• Recommend policies and capital-allocation priorities.

Tax Optimisation & Compliance

• Design tax-efficient operating/financing structures in line with law and policy.

• Manage GST, withholding tax, and corporate income-tax calendars and filings.

• Oversee transfer pricing policies/documentation and intercompany billing with advisors.

Risk, Controls & Compliance (incl. ESG)

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and company policies; strengthen fraud prevention and payment security.

• Maintain a risk register covering tax, liquidity, and working-capital exposures.

• Support sustainability reporting and compliance with emerging ESG requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's in accountancy, Finance, or equivalent.
• CA (Singapore), ACCA, or similar qualifications preferred.

Experience

• 5–7 years of finance/accounting experience, including project-based work.
• Prior experience in construction, infrastructure, or EPC industries is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, financial modelling, and treasury management.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of SFRS(I), GST, and local regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions) and familiar with ERP/finance systems.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, and AutoCount is required.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to present financial insights clearly.

Other Advantage

Ability to commence work on short notice will be considered an advantage.