Finance Manager – Automotive Industry

About the role

An established automotive company operating across the Asia-Pacific region is strengthening its finance capabilities in Singapore and is looking for an experienced finance professional to join its team. The role oversees the full spectrum of finance and accounting for Singapore and regional operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare management reports, financial analyses, budgets and forecasts for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards, statutory requirements and internal policies.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax matters and regulatory filings with external auditors, tax agents and corporate secretarial partners.
• Strengthen financial controls, reporting processes and finance policies across the regional business.
• Support the development and establishment of the finance function in Singapore.
• Manage cash flow, treasury activities and working capital requirements.
• Partner with regional stakeholders on operational and strategic finance matters.
• Support corporate exercises, due diligence and other strategic projects where required.
• Assist with implementing and improving finance systems and reporting tools.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 5-7 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably in a managerial or regional capacity.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is advantageous.
• Prior experience in a listed company or supporting corporate finance exercises is highly advantageous.
• Experience in automotive, automotive components, manufacturing, electronics or industrial sectors is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, audit, tax, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls.
• Comfortable working in a growing environment and establishing finance processes and structures.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Hands-on, resourceful and able to work independently.