Location: Singapore (Global Headquarters)
Industry: Industrial Products (MNC)
Role Overview
The Vice President – Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and strategy across the organization. As a global leader, the VP of finance will provide strategic financial insights, ensure robust financial processes, and lead the finance team to deliver on organizational goals. Manage a team of 5 members reporting to this position. The role reports to the Global CFO and works closely with senior management to support decision-making and business growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead the global FP&A function, providing accurate and timely financial forecasts, budgeting, and long-term planning.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to guide business decisions, identify risks, and capitalize on opportunities.
- Drive cost optimization strategies while supporting revenue growth initiatives.
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Collaborate with the executive leadership team to align financial strategy with organizational goals.
- Provide actionable insights through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case evaluations.
- Offer guidance on M&A activities, capital allocation, and investment decisions.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead and inspire a high-performing global finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Develop talent within the team, ensuring succession planning and capability building.
- Promote collaboration across regional finance teams to ensure alignment and best practice sharing.
Financial Governance and Compliance
- Ensure adherence to global financial regulations, reporting standards, and company policies.
- Oversee the preparation of financial reports for stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Partner with internal and external auditors to maintain transparency and governance standards.
Operational Excellence
- Drive process improvements and technology adoption to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.
- Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support business stability and growth.
- Lead initiatives to integrate financial processes across regions, ensuring consistency and scalability.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA/CPA preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, with experience in a global, multi-regional organization.
- Proven ability to lead and develop diverse finance teams across geographies.
- Excellent understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and reporting standards.
- Experience in industrial products or manufacturing sectors preferred.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial strategy with long-term business objectives.
- Leadership: Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate complexity.
- Stakeholder Management: Skilled in collaborating with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
- Adaptability: Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
