Finance Director

**Finance Director**

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**SUMMARY**:

- Our client is an established institution of learning industry. They are now looking for an experienced Finance Director to join their exciting team.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Purpose of job**:

The Finance Director is a key member of the senior management team with responsibility for the company’s financial health. The role combines both operational and strategic traits, managing the accounting and financial control functions, and establishing and developing a financial and commercial strategy to guide key business initiatives for the profitable long-term growth of the business.
- The Finance Director will oversee all financial aspects of business and drive the company’s financial strategy and planning, and will be responsible for assessing the financial performance of the company as well as possible risks and investments. The Finance Director will work closely with the CEO and other senior management stakeholders to provide the financial and commercial perspective to ensure company growth plans represent sound financial decisions, and help shape and enable strategic initiatives to advance the company’s objectives. He/She will recommend funding sources for investment programs and calculate the likely return on investment. He/She will also evaluate the financial potential and risk of merger and acquisition plans.
- To fulfil this role, the Finance Director must have the versatility and talent to meet a continually changing set of circumstances, with the goal to guide the company towards profitability and long-term success.

**Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties**:

- Providing strategic and financial guidance to ensure that the company's financial commitments are met.
- Analyse the financial climate and market trends to assist senior management executives in creating forecast and strategic plans for the future, that may include expansion and acquisition, both in Singapore and regional.
- Conduct analysis of financial risks and benefits on business initiatives. Drive the financial planning of the company by analysing its performance and risks, seeking out methods and practices to minimise financial risk.
- Leads FP&A to ensure that senior management business decisions are supported by quality data and analysis.
- Partner with CEO and senior management executives to meet investors, analysts and shareholders to build confidence in the company and update them on financial performance.
- Contract auditing services to ensure financial monitoring is up-to-date.
- Create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors, including banking institutions and accountants.
- Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the company.
- Ensure that all of the company's financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation.
- Assist in company-wide budgetary planning to ensure that all financial targets are met and financial and statutory regulations complied with.
- Oversee, review, and adhere to the budgets for each business department, working closely with department heads to ensure that income and expenditures remain within target.
- Maintain control over all financial transactions and take responsibility for managing the company’s liquidity, ensuring that it always has access to cash and sources of credit.
- Prepare timely and detailed financial assessments and generate reports on financial performance and results on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as needed.
- Responsible for the leadership, training and development, results and success of the finance department.
- Carry out all necessary actions to ensure that the company meets its financial and legal obligations.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred); CPA or other relevant qualification is a plus.
- At least 15 years of excellent track record in financial management and commercial experience.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance, accounting and business principles, laws and best practices.
- Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
- Superior attention to detail, impeccable mathematics and analytical skills.
- An analytical mind with a strategic ability and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.
- Specialization
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- Finance / Accounting
- Type of Employment
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- Permanent
- Minimum Experience
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- 15 Years

**Work Location**
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- Singapore