Finance Manager

About the job

What Is In It For You
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people, and planet. This can only be achieved by having dedicated people with curious minds. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.
As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent challenges. Making the world a better place. Every day.
Who are you?
You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment, working in line with Alfa Laval drivers;
Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks. A focus on continuous improvement is in your DNA. You build trust, by clear communication with no prestige.
If the above sounds like you, this position might be just what you’re looking for!
About The Job
The Finance Manager oversees the strategic direction and implementation within the Finance Department, including financial reporting, forecasting, budget setting, and investment management. They establish and evaluate financial systems, procedures, and controls, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing service functions such as IT and facilities.
Job Description

• Responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring implementation of the same within the Finance Department.
  
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future earnings or expenses.
  
• Responsible for summarizing and forecasting on the state of the company's financial affairs.
  
• Responsible for setting budgets and goals.
  
• Oversee the investment of funds, manage associated risks, supervise cash management activities.
  
• Establish procedures for custody and control of assets, records, loan collateral, and securities, in order to ensure safekeeping.
  
• Coordinate risk and insurance programs of establishments to control risks and losses.
  
• Responsible for developing and evaluating financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, and investment activities, and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, and other financial control functions.
  
• Responsible for compliance with Group, such as tax, statutory reporting etc., as well as managing the service functions (in a country or unit), such as IT, Facility etc.
  
  

What You Know

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CA qualification preferred.
  
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership position.
  
• Thorough understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and regulatory requirements.
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Proven leadership abilities with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
  
• Experience in industrial machinery sector is a plus.