Assistant Director, Finance

Our client, a multi-concept retail and operational group is seeking to hire a senior finance leader reporting directly to top management and board stakeholders. This role oversees end-to-end financial stewardship, treasury management, internal controls and digital transformation - all structured to groom high-potential leadership talent for future C-suite succession.

Lead monthly financial closures, management reporting and board updates while evaluating revenues, cost variances and operational KPIs to drive commercial growth.

Direct internal controls, tax compliance (GST, Corporate Tax), statutory audits and risk mitigation frameworks to protect business margins and prevent operational leakage.

Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships and treasury management to ensure liquidity across all operating units.

Drive finance automation, AI adoption and system integration (POS/ERP platforms) to optimize reporting workflows and financial data analytics.

Partner with C-Suite, Heads of Department and key stakeholders to evaluate new business ventures, pricing strategies and profitability models.

Build, mentor and scale high-performing finance teams while instilling a culture of financial discipline and operational efficiency across the organization.

Requirements

Proven senior finance leadership experience managing end-to-end financial operations, cash flows and board-level reporting within multi-site, high-volume consumer operations (e.g: F&B to retail, hospitality and other consumer services).

Possess strong capability in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), commercial modeling and driving cost-efficiency/profitability initiatives across complex operating environments.

Demonstrated success in leading ERP/POS integration, digitalization of financial workflows and implementation of robust governance/internal control frameworks.

Exceptional executive presence and business partnering capabilities to advise C-suite leadership, direct external advisors/banks and guide finance teams.

EA License No: 96C4864

CEI Reg No: R1104487 (Tan Hui Yung Janet)