Finance General Manager
Job Summary
The Russell Collective is seeking a Finance General Manager to lead end-to-end finance functions for car park operations. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and team development. Candidates should have senior leadership experience in finance and familiarity with Singapore regulatory and tax requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end finance and accounting operations
- Manage and mentor the finance team
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close
- Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance
- Provide financial modeling and commercial support
Required Skills
- Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting (CPA/ACCA preferred)
- Minimum 5+ years in senior finance leadership
- Experience in high-volume transaction environments
- Strong expertise in budgeting and forecasting
- Knowledge of Singapore regulatory and tax requirements
Job Details
Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Operations
Full-Spectrum Management: Lead the end-to-end finance function for car park operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Team Development: Manage and mentor the finance team, focusing on performance management, resource allocation, and capability building to ensure high-quality reporting.
Closing & Governance: Own the month-end close process; implement robust checklists and controls to reduce cycle times and minimize errors.
Performance Analysis & Strategic Reporting
Operational Insights: Monitor site-level profitability and revenue trends across multiple locations to identify and manage key cost drivers.
Stakeholder Engagement: Deliver monthly management reports with clear variance commentary, providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycles, utilizing driver-based analysis and scenario planning to track performance against goals.
Compliance, Risk & Internal Controls
Governance & Audit: Maintain audit-ready documentation and manage external audit/regulatory engagements to ensure timely, "clean" filings and full compliance.
Internal Controls: Strengthen financial safeguards around cash handling, collections, and banking reconciliations, including proactive exception management.
External Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for tax agents and banking partners regarding facilities, guarantees, and compliance documentation.
Commercial Support & Efficiency
Growth Support: Provide financial modeling, tender pricing, and contract evaluation to support the acquisition of new projects.
Operational Excellence: Drive cost-control initiatives and continuous process improvements to boost overall operational efficiency.
Requirements
Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA/ACCA preferred.
Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in equivalent or senior finance leadership position.
Demonstrated senior leadership experience leading a finance function/team through audits and multi-site operations.
Experience in high-volume transaction environments (e.g., parking, retail, facilities management) is preferred.
Proven track record owning revenue systems, cash controls, and reconciliations end-to-end, including exception management and control remediation.
Ability to lead budgeting and rolling forecasts.
Familiarity with regulatory and tax requirements in Singapore.