Senior Manager, Finance

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 firms growth and operational integrity. You will ensure full compliance with Singapores 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.

1. 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 strong governance and risk management practices.
• Coordinate annual external audits and manage relationships with auditors and tax agents.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles across business units.
• Monitor and reconcile actuals vs budget/forecast, analyzing 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

• Bachelors 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 Singapores 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.

• 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.

• 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