Financial Controller – Trading & FMCG

About the role

A fast-paced trading and FMCG business is hiring an experienced Financial Controller to lead and strengthen its finance function. Reporting to the CFO, the role suits a hands-on finance leader who is commercially sharp and detail-oriented, and partners with senior management to drive business performance, financial discipline and sustainable growth. The position covers financial reporting, planning, compliance, treasury, internal controls and commercial finance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead month-end closing, financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Provide commercial finance insights across sales channels, product categories, customers, margins, pricing, promotions and profitability.
• Manage cash flow, banking facilities, trade financing, credit control, working capital and foreign exchange exposure.
• Strengthen inventory controls, including landed cost, cost of goods sold, stock valuation, slow-moving stock, expiry exposure and write-offs.
• Oversee audit, tax, GST, statutory reporting, transfer pricing documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and improve finance policies, internal controls, approval processes, governance frameworks and reporting discipline.
• Partner with business leaders on commercial decisions, supplier and customer negotiations, operational improvements and strategic projects.
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA, ACCA, CA Singapore or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 15 to 20 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including a controllership or senior finance leadership role.
• Strong background in trading, FMCG, distribution, consumer goods, wholesale, import/export or supply-chain businesses.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards, corporate tax, GST, audit requirements, internal controls and statutory compliance.
• Strong commercial acumen on margins, pricing, inventory movements and working capital.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Synergix, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or similar is an advantage.