Director, Finance

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for managing Business Partners and overseeing their work in providing commercial and financial insights to senior management of respective segment/platform.
• Drive Business Partners team based on strategic direction set by Group Head of Finance Business Partners to support the various segments/platforms in achieving their objectives and business goals.
• Provide guidance and direction to the Business Partners team on their day-to-day activities, ensuring that they are meeting their responsibilities and delivering quality work.
• Ensure that the Business Partners team is providing timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support decision-making across the organization.
• Provide deal support for Keppel balance sheet investments (acquisitions and divestments) and provide inputs to the FM&I Transactions Team in terms of deal support for Fund-related acquisitions and divestments. Liaise with other finance functions to ensure that accounting and tax impacts are appropriately considered.
• Lead the financial planning and analysis function, including driving quarterly forecasts and annual budget exercise, reviewing operational plans, and providing variance analysis for monthly/quarterly reports, board papers, and other external reporting requirements.
• Liaise with JV partners on matters arising, such as dividend distributions, shareholder loans, and other financial and operational matters.
• Support the Group Head of Finance Business Partners in the annual review and amendment of the Financial Authorisation Limits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the Business Partners team to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate any required training, performance management, and personnel forecasting for Segment Business Partners team.
• Such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by your immediate supervisor or the head of department from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Recognised degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification, preferably CA.
• 15 - 20 years of relevant working experience, ideally with initial years in a Big 4 audit firm followed by commercial experience.
• Conversant with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International) and other regulatory compliance requirements of listed companies.
• Strong leadership experience in managing and leading teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial reporting.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Self-driven, meticulous, energetic, proactive, good team player, good interpersonal and communication skills, and a keen analytical mind.