Finance Director / Head of Finance

Company: Global Freight Forwarding & Logistics Player

Reports to: Cluster Managing Director

Purpose of Role:

This is the Department Head of Finance for Singapore. You will manage accounting & reporting, credit control, billing, cost control, and payroll finance. You will oversee the planning process (strategic, budget, forecast) for all reporting units in Singapore, uphold strong financial controllership and ethics, and lead the finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Control & Reporting:

• Ensure timely, full and accurate accounting books reflecting all activities, adhering to legislation, regulations and internal guidelines.
• Prepare and present financial statements and reports to the Board.
• Manage clean invoices, ensure prompt customer payment, and minimise invoice queries.
• Implement continuous financial audit and control systems to monitor performance, cash flow, budget adherence and expenditures.
• Provide a strongly controlled financial environment consistent with corporate and local statutory requirements.
• Implement and comply with the Code of Ethical Business Principles, Prevention of Fraud Policy and Security Policy.

Budgeting & Planning:

• Prepare and present for Board approval the annual budget, financial plans, business plans, feasibility studies and investment memoranda.
• Ensure key objectives and performance outcomes are communicated to all levels of management.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and agree action plans for deviations from budgets and forecasts.

Commercial & Business Partnering:

• Provide interpretative financial support and guidance to the Managing Director and managers to enable profitable decisions.
• Create strong cash flow to help the company achieve its vision.
• Alert the Managing Director and Board to any irregularities, compliance issues or financial risks.
• Initiate finance projects that help produce profitable growth.
• Provide feedback on how practices can be changed to improve customer satisfaction.

Leadership & People Management:

• Steer, develop and motivate direct reports in line with HR policies.
• Ensure compliance to HR policies and execute performance management.
• Identify team and individual developmental needs and ensure follow-up.
• Motivate, inspire and engage all direct reports.
• Communicate strategy and business results regularly.
• Ensure regular fortnightly credit meetings are conducted.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Management and above.
• At least 10-15 years of experience in Finance, preferably in logistics and forwarding.
• At least 8-10 years of management experience within an international company.

To Apply (via Harold Consultancy)

For a confidential discussion, please submit your detailed CV to Lorvz Concepcion at [email protected].