Finance Manager

Role Overview:

We are looking for a hands-on and strategic Finance Manager to lead our financial planning and performance functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in financial reporting, cost structure analysis, and cashflow planning with a keen eye on optimisation and risk management.

This role is pivotal in supporting decision-making for the CEO and GM, ensuring data-backed insights are integrated into business planning and growth strategies. The Finance Manager will also oversee statutory compliance, annual audits, and grant-related matters, and be a key business partner across departments.

Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, complete with in-depth variance and trend analysis.

• Analyse actual performance vs. budget/forecast and provide actionable insights to department heads and leadership.

• Develop rolling forecasts and budget models, including sensitivity/scenario analysis.

• Build and maintain cost stacks to support pricing strategies and margin analysis.

2. Data-Driven Optimisation & Business Partnering

• Analyse key cost and revenue drivers to identify improvement opportunities.
• Translate financial and operational data into insights that guide business decisions.
• Work closely with the CEO, GM, and department heads to align financial strategies with business goals.

3. Cashflow Planning and Expense Monitoring

• Develop effective cashflow planning frameworks and track liquidity closely.
• Monitor seasonality and expenditure trends, tracking Year-To-Date (YTD) vs. Year-To-Go (YTG) positions.
• Flag any potential shortfalls or spikes to ensure proactive resource management

4. Audit, Risk & Compliance

• Lead the end-to-end audit process, liaising with external auditors and ensuring readiness of financial documents.
• Identify, assess, and report on financial risks and opportunities monthly.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements including income tax, GST, and accounting standards.
• Support corporate secretarial deliverables and governance matters.

5. Grants & Financial Support Programmes

• Manage the application and claims process for relevant government grants or subsidies.
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and submitted in a timely manner.
• Track utilisation of approved grants and maintain clear audit trails.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CA/CPA preferred.

2. At least 6-8 years of progressive experience in Finance, with a strong FP&A focus.

3. Strong knowledge of SFRS and statutory reporting.

4. Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

5. Possesses a sense of inquisitiveness on work matters.

6. Able to work independently as well as collaboratively, as part of a team with strong work ethic.