Finance Manager for manufacturing/energy company (based in Pioneer/Gul Circle 2 to 3 times a week)

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall finance function, driving financial strategy and ensuring alignment with Group's strategic priorities, corporate governance standards
• Oversee financial planning and performance management, including budgeting, forecasting and analysis, including operating expenditure, forecasting and working capital management, providing forward-looking insights to support senior management decision-making
• Oversee financial reporting matters, including group reporting to the holding company
• Evaluate financial performance against plans, identify key variances and risks, and influence timely corrective actions across business units
• Act as a strategic business partner to the leadership team, shaping financial direction, challenging assumptions and ensuring alignment between financial outcomes and business objectives
• Manage plant and manufacturing finance activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, production cost tracking, inventory valuation, and margin analysis.
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to monitor manufacturing efficiency, yield, scrap, downtime, energy usage, and other operational cost drivers.
• Establish and maintain robust governance, controls and compliance frameworks, including oversight of tax, regulatory and statutory requirements
• Support and lead finance workstreams for corporate initiatives, including M&As and investments (if any)
• Engage with the Board of Directors and Management, providing clear financial insights and supporting discussions on key strategic and governance matters
• Provide oversight of enterprise risk management and insurance coverage, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place to safeguard the Company's interests
• Drive continuous improvement and digitalisation initiatives within the finance function, enhancing efficiency, scalability and data integrity
• Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, tax advisors and other professional partners
• Build and lead a lean Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous development

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from a reputable university, with a recognised CPA or CA qualification
• At least 8 years of relevant experience preferably within manufacturing or energy industries
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect operational drivers to financial outcomes
• Demonstrates sound judgement, integrity and strong governance mindset
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, while driving alignment across multiple stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively at senior management and Board level
• Comfortable to be based on-site in Pioneer/Gul Circle area at least 2-3 days a week
• To apply, please send your cv in word doc to resume@cap-cg.com. Please also include details on your current salary, expected salary and notice period in your cv.
• We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• Posted by: CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)
• Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)
• Date Posted - 16 June 2026

Additional Information

At least 8 years of relevant experience preferably within manufacturing or energy industries Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect operational drivers to financial outcomes Able to work in a start-up office Our client is looking to hire a hands-on Finance Manager for a manufacturing/energy entity that the firm invested in. For this role, you will work closely with the CEO as a finance business advisor. You will also interact with the CFO and senior management of the holding company (who are based in Singapore). As a finance manager, you will manage a lean team of 2 in a start up environment. The role is based in the Pioneer/Gul Circle office 2 to 3 times a week (and another 2 days based in the town office).

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