Finance Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

Company: Manufacturing

About the role

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Singapore office, including the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. This role ensures compliance with financial regulations, analyses financial performance, and collaborates with other departments to drive cost-saving initiatives and strategic planning. The Finance Manager leads Finance as a standalone department, partnering with senior management and operations across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and support the full set of accounts, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger
• Oversee product costing, including standard cost setting and cost roll-ups
• Analyse key cost drivers such as materials, labour, depreciation, yield, and overhead absorption
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with operations to evaluate make-or-buy decisions and process improvements
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Analyse financial performance and provide insights to optimise profitability and efficiency
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
• Lead the bi-annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to align financial goals with strategic objectives
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance preferred
• Minimum 5–7 years of working experience in a similar capacity, preferably in the manufacturing industry, with management experience
• Able to communicate and liaise with Mandarin-speaking counterparts, including those in China office
• Good knowledge of accounting standards
• Proficiency in SQL and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities

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Account Management
Purchasing Processes
Accounts Payable
strategic modelling
Analytical Skills
Continuous Improvement Management
Office Skills
Presentation to Senior Management
cost planning and control
Mandarin Chinese
Monitor Financial Performance
Accounts Receivable
Yield
Accounting
Financial Systems
Accounting Standards