Business Controller

Company Overview

Business Edge was established in 1991 and is a leading HR & Recruitment company in Singapore, dedicated to placing job seekers into ideal roles with a strong focus on service excellence.

Job Summary

Reporting to the CFO, the Business Controller will drive strategic finance initiatives including M&A, investment evaluation, financial due diligence, business case development, and governance to support the Group’s growth agenda.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate M&A opportunities, strategic investments, joint ventures, partnerships, and new business models to support the Group’s growth strategy.
• Conduct financial due diligence on acquisition targets by developing and reviewing financial models, valuation analyses, business cases, scenario analyses, and sensitivity assessments to inform investment decisions.
• Prepare investment proposals, management presentations, and Board papers to secure approvals for major transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with business units to provide financial challenge, investment discipline, and recommendations on financial viability for major commercial decisions.
• Review finance-related governance matters including approval papers, financial delegations, control gaps, risk areas, and compliance with internal policies.
• Coordinate with internal auditors on audit reviews, management responses, remediation plans, and follow-up actions to ensure control effectiveness.
• Manage treasury functions related to strategic investments and major projects, including cash flow impact analysis, funding requirements, banking relationships, and deposit optimisation.
• Build organisational capability in business case preparation, financial modelling, investment evaluation, governance discipline, internal controls, and post-investment review processes.
• Support ad hoc strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and special assignments as directed by the CFO.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance, MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent qualification.
• At least 10 years of experience in corporate finance, M&A, transaction advisory, investment evaluation, strategic finance, business controlling, governance, internal controls, compliance, or commercial finance.
• Experience in M&A, valuation, financial due diligence, corporate development, transaction advisory, internal audit, or Big 4 audit/advisory is advantageous.
• Strong financial modelling skills to assess investment returns, deal viability, sensitivities, risks, and commercial implications.
• Business acumen to connect financial analysis with commercial strategy, deal execution, governance, and operational realities.
• Knowledge of accounting, tax, treasury, governance, controls, and risk considerations in transactions and major business decisions.
• Ability to prepare clear management, investment, and Board papers along with presentation materials.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills with confidence engaging senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Highly analytical, structured, and proactive with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience across both public and private sectors is an added advantage.

Other Information

Interested parties please WhatsApp/Call us at 8893 3424 (Jasmine), and email your latest resume in WORD format to [email protected]. You may call the office number at 65698233 (Ext.839) for a private & confidential discussion.

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Lee Yit Foong Jasmine

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