Financial Controller

Remuneration Package: Up to S$11,000 + AWS + Variable Bonus Working Location: West near MRT Station Industry: MNC Chemical Manufacturing Company Key Responsibilities: - Serve as the key finance business partner to the Managing Director and senior stakeholders. - Provide timely financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making. - Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and financial planning processes. - Analyse revenue, expenses, profitability, working capital and cash flow performance. - Review operational performance, pricing strategies, cost-reduction opportunities and investment proposals. - Prepare short- and medium-term strategic plans in partnership with business leaders. - Track business-plan performance, identify potential risks and recommend corrective actions. - Oversee month-end closing, management reporting and group reporting in accordance with corporate timelines. - Work closely with the Finance Shared Services Centre to ensure accurate and timely financial submissions. - Manage fixed assets, capital expenditure planning, inventory reconciliation and year-end stocktaking. - Ensure timely completion of corporate tax submissions and address tax-related queries. - Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies, local regulations and corporate guidelines. - Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit recommendations are implemented promptly. - Act as the country compliance officer and support government-related matters, incentive grants and other ad hoc projects. - Lead, coach and develop finance team members. Key Requirements: - Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. - Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant, ACCA or equivalent is strongly preferred. - Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible finance experience, including country controlling or financial leadership responsibilities. - MNC manufacturing experience is mandatory. - Strong finance business partnering experience is mandatory, with a proven ability to work closely with senior management and operational stakeholders. - Hands-on experience across financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, taxation, audit and risk management. - Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business recommendations. - Prior experience in a Big Four audit firm, followed by an MNC finance career, will be an advantage. - Proficiency in SAP or a comparable ERP system. - Proven people-management, coaching and team-development experience. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders. - Analytical, hands-on and commercially minded, with the ability to balance strategic partnering and operational finance responsibilities.