Senior Finance Manager - Controlling

About Swan & Maclaren Group

Swan & Maclaren is one of Singapore’s most established names in architecture, design and engineering construction, with a proud legacy of shaping the region’s built environment. We are expanding our financial leadership team and seeking a results-oriented and hands-on Senior Finance Manager to partner with business unit leaders in driving financial analysis, performance, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for group-level financial planning & analysis, budgeting, performance management across all subsidiaries and projects.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the Group’s accounting, consolidation, and reporting functions across local and overseas subsidiaries.
• Ensure timely preparation of audited financial statements in compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Maintain robust internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Drive scenario modelling(including PPA calculation).

Treasury, Taxation &Compliance

• Manage group cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships.
• Oversee tax planning, compliance, and liaison with auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretaries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, internal governance policies, and ACRA requirements.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and mentor a small finance team to achieve excellence and accountability.
• Foster collaboration across functions and entities to align financial practices and performance reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement in systems, processes, and automation.

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant with a degree in Accountancy, Business, or Finance.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in group consolidation, financial control, treasury, tax, and compliance—preferably within architecture, construction, or EPC sectors in Singapore.
• Audit experience preferred.
• Sound technical knowledge of FRS / IFRS, accounting principles and consolidation, governance, and corporate compliance standards.
• Excellent command of English and proficiency in one other Asian language (to liaise with regional stakeholders).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage senior management.
• Resilient, resourceful, and analytical—able to operate independently in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to lead anddevelop a small team and handle multiple deliverables concurrently.
• Experienced using VantagePoint ERP software and Lucanet consolidation tool preferred.
• Immediate availability preferred.