Senior Finance Manager

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager

Reports To:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department:
Finance & Strategy

Role Overview:

As
our client
prepares for its next phase of growth and a potential
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
, the
Senior Finance Manager
will play a strategic and hands-on role in transforming the finance function to meet
public company standards
.

This position oversees financial management across
engineering, construction, and maintenance projects
, while ensuring robust internal controls, financial accuracy, and compliance with audit and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a dynamic finance leader with a strong background in
construction project accounting
,
corporate reporting
, and
IPO readiness
, capable of driving both operational discipline and strategic financial insight.

Key Responsibilities:

1. IPO Readiness & Financial Governance

• Partner with the CFO and external advisors (auditors, legal counsel, and investment bankers) to prepare Deluge for its IPO journey.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and reporting standards to meet
  Singapore Exchange (SGX)
  and
  IFRS
  compliance requirements.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, prospectus documentation, and due diligence for
  pre-listing audits and filings
  .
• Lead initiatives to establish
  SOX-equivalent internal control frameworks
  , ensuring audit readiness and data transparency.
• Collaborate with senior management on
  valuation modeling, investor relations data
  , and financial disclosures.

2. Strategic Financial Planning & Business Partnering

• Drive
  budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
  aligned with Deluge's expansion strategy and IPO growth targets.
• Develop
  financial models and scenario analyses
  for new business lines, regional expansion, or capital investments.
• Provide financial insights and business partnering support to project, engineering, and operations teams.
• Support
  strategic decision-making
  by analyzing project margins, risk exposure, and capital structure optimization.

3. Project & Construction Finance

• Oversee all financial aspects of
  M&E (Mechanical & Electrical)
  construction projects, including cost control, billing, and cash flow management.
• Ensure accurate
  job costing, progress claims, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
  (in accordance with IFRS 15).
• Monitor project-level profitability and advise management on
  cost overruns, change orders, and margin improvements
  .
• Develop standardized project finance reporting dashboards for
  real-time visibility
  into cost, revenue, and cash flow performance.

4. Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Manage company-wide cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for ongoing projects and pre-IPO capital requirements.
• Optimize
  working capital cycles
  by tightening credit controls, managing collections, and negotiating favorable vendor terms.
• Support debt management and banking relationships for project financing or growth capital.
• Prepare
  cash flow forecasts
  and monitor covenant compliance with lenders and investors.

5. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead the
  monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  , ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
• Prepare
  management reports, board packs, and investor-ready financial analyses
  .
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators to ensure compliance with all statutory and reporting obligations.
• Implement continuous improvements to
  ERP systems, accounting processes, and data integrity
  .

6. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor the finance and project accounting teams to strengthen technical capabilities and compliance awareness.
• Promote a culture of
  accountability, integrity, and performance excellence
  across the finance function.
• Support organizational readiness for
  public company culture
  , including training staff in governance and financial transparency.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (required).

Professional Certifications:

• CPA / CA / ACCA
• Additional qualifications such as CFA or PMP are advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum
  8–12 years of progressive finance experience
  , including at least
  5 years in the construction, engineering, or M&E contracting industry
  .
• Proven experience in
  IPO preparation
  or having worked in a
  listed company environment
  .
• Solid background in
  construction accounting
  ,
  job costing
  ,
  contract billing
  , and
  revenue recognition
  under IFRS 15.
• Demonstrated success in building
  financial systems, audit readiness, and internal control frameworks
  .

Technical Competencies:

• Proficiency in
  ERP systems
  (SAP, Oracle, or construction-focused platforms such as Viewpoint or Procore Financials).
• Advanced Excel and
  financial modeling
  skills.
• Strong understanding of
  Singapore financial regulations, SGX requirements, and corporate governance frameworks
  .

John Koh

Quess Selection & Services

EA Licence Number: 23C2060

Registration ID is R1110099

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