Global Finance Director, Shipping (Relocation to Singapore)
We are working with a leading shipping organisation to appoint a Global Finance Director in a senior leadership capacity. As a key member of the leadership team, this individual will oversee the full spectrum of finance operations across an international business.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the overall finance function across the group, ensuring strong financial governance, operational efficiency and strategic support to the business
• Provide financial and commercial guidance to executive leadership, supporting business planning, growth initiatives and long term decision making
• Take ownership of group reporting activities including consolidations, statutory reporting and financial compliance across international operations
• Ensure the integrity of financial controls, accounting processes and internal governance frameworks across the organisation
• Drive financial planning activities including annual budgets, forecasting cycles and performance analysis to support business objectives
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and regulatory bodies while overseeing tax and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Lead, develop and mentor regional finance teams, creating a collaborative and commercially focused finance culture
Key Requirements
• Qualified finance professional with CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent credentials
• Proven track record operating in a senior finance leadership position within a multinational or complex business environment
• Strong understanding of group reporting, consolidations and IFRS within multi entity structures
• Prior exposure to treasury operations, funding activities and FX management in an international setting
• Experience working within operationally intensive or capital heavy industries would be advantageous
• Commercially driven with the ability to influence stakeholders across both finance and non finance functions
• Strong leadership and people management experience, with the ability to manage regional teams and senior stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a hands on leadership role within a fast paced and evolving environment