About SJ

Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

A global engineering consulting firm who provide specialist solutions across Buildings + Cities, Infrastructure + Energy and Integrated Solutions. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.

The Role

• Lead a sub-group accounting and finance team, providing training, coaching, guidance and support
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of monthly and yearly consolidated financial and management accounts, forecasts and budgets, ensuring financial integrity, accuracy, completeness, timeliness and compliance with Group internal policies & procedures
• Align and harmonise accounting policies and procedures for all entities in the sub-group with Group policies
• Assess implications of new or revised accounting standards for sub-group
• Perform financial due diligence, when required
• Liaise with external stakeholders including but limited to auditors and tax agents
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SJ is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.

We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

Job Description – Executive Director

The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Singapore (HFCAS) was formed in 2019 to provide a united voice of the industry and to support the use of hydrogen in Singapore as one the possible pathways to meet Singapore’s Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy. Some of HFCAS initiatives include the development of codes and standards for safe use of hydrogen; development of training courses for hydrogen related applications; raising public awareness on hydrogen through outreach program.

We’re looking for an Executive Director to take on the leadership role in fulfilling these key strategies. Reporting to the Executive Committee, the Executive Director will develop the workplan, execution of all activities, and manage the secretariat effectively and efficiently. The Executive Director must be plugged into the global hydrogen network, familiar with current and future trends on hydrogen and fuel cells. Experience in event organisation, including conferences and business missions, and executing fundraising activities is important. The Executive Director is required to have good people’s skills and ability to interact and communicate effectively, provide support and clear directions to the team.

Objectives of this role

· Work closely with Executive Committee to develop annual workplans and plan for activities to be executed.

· Grow the membership to support the association in delivering value-add activities for its members.

· Oversee daily operations of the organization, providing executive direction for program strategies and efficiencies, compliance, and quality assurance

· Identify and address staffing requirements for efficient operations, and maintain a strong work culture that attracts and retains people while driving the organization’s mission

· Increase awareness of the organization by being the main spokesperson and liaison with local media

· Develop an actionable plan for fundraising and managing monthly cash flow

· Comply with all local regulations

Responsibilities

· Create business plans for achieving goals and objectives set in collaboration with board of directors

· Meet aggressive annual fundraising goals, in partnership with board of directors, by securing financial support from foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government funding sources

· Work with staff and board on annual fundraising benefit and additional events, and oversee all external communications, including website, marketing collateral, newsletters, and social media

· Serve as the face of the organization and participate in external events to increase visibility, credibility, and market brand, and develop strategic partnerships to further increase community awareness and expand programs

· Build and lead an effective team that’s dedicated to fulfilling the organization’s mission through highly successful programs, community engagement, and fundraising

· Manage staff members and clients whose experiences, cultures, and languages reflect the community served by the organization

Required skills and qualifications

· Five or more years of experience in management positions, preferably with not for profit organizations.

· Strong experience in public relations, marketing, and fundraising

· Knowledge of leadership and management principles

· Proven success working with a board of directors

· Entrepreneurial mindset, with innovative approach to business planning

· Dynamic and charismatic team player who enjoys being the public face of an organization

Preferred skills and qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)

· Experience in managing budgets

· Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
  Define and execute the company’s long-term vision and strategy, with a specific focus on leading-edge R&D initiatives. Drive the company towards achieving technological breakthroughs that align with commercial success.
• R&D Leadership:
  Foster a culture of innovation and oversee the company's R&D efforts, ensuring that new technologies and products are developed according to both industry trends and market needs. Lead cross-functional R&D teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Innovation and Product Development:
  Work closely with the CTO, R&D leadership, and technical teams to prioritize high-impact research projects. Drive innovation to bring novel products, services, or technologies to market in a timely manner.
• Collaboration with Technical Teams:
  Maintain strong engagement with engineering, research, and product development teams, providing strategic guidance and ensuring that technical decisions align with the company’s broader goals.
• Business Development:
  Identify and evaluate opportunities for business growth, including partnerships, acquisitions, and entering new markets. Ensure that R&D outcomes are leveraged to create new revenue streams and maintain a competitive edge.
• Financial Oversight and Resource Allocation:
  Manage the company’s financial performance, including budgeting, fundraising, and resource allocation. Ensure that R&D investments are optimized to maximize innovation while maintaining financial discipline.
• Building Strategic Partnerships:
  Build relationships with academic institutions, research centers, and technology partners to foster collaboration and stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Seek strategic alliances that enhance the company’s R&D capabilities.
• Board Communication and Reporting:
  Act as the primary liaison between the board of directors and the company, providing updates on key developments, financial performance, and strategic initiatives. Ensure that the board is informed on critical R&D milestones.
• Talent Development:
  Attract, retain, and mentor top technical talent. Develop a strong, cohesive leadership team that shares the company’s passion for innovation and research excellence.
• Risk Management:
  Identify and mitigate risks associated with technology development and commercialization. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and intellectual property protection.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (15+ years) in a senior leadership role within a technology or R&D-focused company, with a track record of driving technological innovation.
• Strong technical background, preferably with hands-on experience in research, engineering, or product development.
• Advanced degree in a related technical field (e.g., PhD or Master's in Engineering in Laser application, Computer Science, Physics, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale R&D efforts in a high-growth environment.
• Strong business acumen, with experience managing P&L, fundraising, and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
• Experience in fostering innovation and building a culture that supports high-impact research.

The role of Finance Director will support the Managing Director to provide leadership in driving profitable growth, ensure execution of the operating plan and unlock commercial and cost minimisation opportunities to further improve the business. The role is a key member of the A-Star Testing Group with responsibility for uplifting finance capabilities to a mature/large cap level.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial Finance

• Shared responsibility with the Managing Director to deliver annual budgets
• Identify commercial and cost rationalisation opportunities.
• Drive the creation of synergies with other companies in the group and track the success against targets
• Manage working capital, with particular focus on DSO improvement in the first 12 months.
• Lead pricing and margin reviews and develop plans that lead to improved profitability.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals to ensure sound business decisions which facilitate corporate objectives and assess the results of completed projects against those objectives.

Governance/Compliance

• Ensure adoption of and adherence to global policies including accounting and global compliance policies (delegation of authority, AML, ABC, Sanctions etc.).
• Responsible for the management of all local statutory and tax obligations
• Execute the transition to IFRS for internal reporting (currently under Local GAAP and UK GAAP).
• Ensure annual audit deadlines are met and monthly reporting is reduced to 3 – 4 days.
• Support the implementation of regional treasury/cash management solutions

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Preparation of periodic reporting packs with insight, risk and opportunity assessment for the region.
• Ownership of the annual budget and forecast process identifying risks and opportunities.
• Preparation of business cases for large investments and new opportunities.
• Internal reporting

People

• Provide leadership, direction and management of the company’s finance team including the back off ice in India.
• Reorganise and professionalise the finance team.
• Transition towards a partially centralized finance delivery model.

System Implementation / Process

• Drive local adoption of the Group’s new financial consolidation, reporting and planning platforms.
• Integrate and expand if required the scope of the back office to other companies in the region
• Drive ongoing process improvement across the finance function

General

• Undertake other duties in line with skills and experience as requested
• Be compliant with all Group Policies and Procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Business/Finance (or related field)
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.
• 7 years + senior level financial management experience including planning, taxation, compliance and reporting.
• A clear understanding of the professional, ethical and legal responsibilities relevant to the position and demonstrated ability to maintain compliance, manage risks and promote corporate governance.
• Commercial acumen, an understanding of growth strategies with strong awareness of the bottom line.
• People development, experience leading diverse teams across multiple geographies

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Sound decision making skills based on accurate and timely analysis
• Attention to detail
• Negotiates with influence
• Leading change and innovation
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Adapts approach, goals and methods to achieve solutions and results in dynamic situations
• Business Planning, ability to lead the development of clear and logical business plans that support the goals of the business
• Analytical Thinking, carries out in depth and complex analysis
• Build and maintain effective relationships
• Professional presentation
• Achieves goals and meets agreed deadlines
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Positive and flexible attitude
• Ability to maintain a high level of privacy and confidentiality
• Flexibility to work across multiple time zones

The Head of Department provides leadership to all activities and ensures that all objectives are achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner. He/She designs business structures to support solutions by identifying, developing and implementing new?processes.

In addition, the Head of Department champions the organisational vision and mission and is accountable for the overall organisational excellence. He/She creates business solutions by formulating and recommending manufacturing policies and programmes to guide the organisation in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability.

Additional Descripctions :

- Support and assist in liasing with the HQ in Japan

- Sales promotions to Japanese customers in Singapore

- Support and assist in liasing with Japanese customers

- Gathering information for Asean strategy

~ Align human resources with business needs.
~ Build high performance teams that work collaboratively.
~ Create business solutions by formulating and recommending manufacturing policies and programmes.
~ Design business structures to support solutions.
~ Develop big data analytics plan.
~ Guide the organisation in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability.
~ Manage conflict grievances and disputes between employees.
~ Strategise organisation workplace safety and health program.

The Head of Department provides leadership to all activities and ensures that all objectives are achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner. He/She designs business structures to support solutions by identifying, developing and implementing new?processes.

In addition, the Head of Department champions the organisational vision and mission and is accountable for the overall organisational excellence. He/She creates business solutions by formulating and recommending manufacturing policies and programmes to guide the organisation in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability.

Additional Descripctions :

- Support and assist in liasing with the HQ in Japan

- Sales promotions to Japanese customers in Singapore

- Support and assist in liasing with Japanese customers

- Gathering information for Asean strategy

~ Align human resources with business needs.
~ Build high performance teams that work collaboratively.
~ Create business solutions by formulating and recommending manufacturing policies and programmes.
~ Design business structures to support solutions.
~ Develop big data analytics plan.
~ Guide the organisation in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability.
~ Manage conflict grievances and disputes between employees.
~ Strategise organisation workplace safety and health program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Director’s calendar, email & correspondence, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Maintain meeting minutes and track work progress.
• Handle confidential information and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Assist with special projects and address urgent matters as they arise.
• Assist with recruitment efforts, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating onboarding activities for new hires.
• Maintain employee records including leave records and performance evaluations.
• Oversee Payroll and CPF processing to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries and submission.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Law, or its equivalent.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Expertise in financial management, legal and report preparation, and project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Timesoft would be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental
• Staff Purchase

• Develop and implement strategies aiming to promote the organization’s mission and “voice”
• Create complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the CEO & board of directors
• Build an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers
• Ensure adherence of the organization’s daily activities and long-term plans to established policies and legal guidelines
• Forge and maintain relations of trust with shareholders, partners and external authorities
• Review reports by subordinate managers to acquire an understanding of the organization’s financial and non-financial position
• Assist the CEO in managing Day to Day affairs and operations of the company
• Proven experience as executive director or in other managerial position
• Experience in developing strategies and plans
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
• In depth knowledge of corporate governance principles and managerial best practices
• An analytical mind capable for “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problems
• Outstanding organization and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills
• MSc/MA in business administration or relevant field

Responsibillities:

1. Project Development

• Lead advisory of M&A, including leading valuation, financial and strategic analysis
• Lead Finance workstream for BU project teams to enhance project feasibility and optimize project returns
• It may include developing business cases, scenario analyses, financial modeling, deal structuring, supporting project financing, leading due diligence exercises, etc
• Provide insights on economic, accounting, and tax implications for growth projects as it may require
• Evaluate and advise on financial, commercial, and legal risk mitigation.
• Design, organize, and guide work streams through project stages. Work closely with project members from various functions to achieve project success
• Engage with external parties to support project development and execution
• Organize engagement sessions to drive project status and engage with internal stakeholders to share project updates and get guidance to advance projects

2. Investment Proposals Evaluation and Monitoring

• Investment Proposal (IP) appraisal and governance
• Follow Vopak Project Management (VPM) to evaluate Operating Companies (OpCos) IPs
• Provide financial input and guidance to OpCos to improve the project documents, and work with other functions to prepare recommendations to support project decision-making
• Evaluate project documents and financial models according to Vopak investment policies and financial evaluation guidelines
• Train and provide support to OpCos functions to improve local OpCos competency in project development
• Evaluate the feasibility of any ad-hoc projects as it may see fit and prepare proposals to support decision-making

3. Projects monitoring and reporting

• Be in the shareholders working team to steer and support discussions to look after Vopak's interests
• Monitor approved projects from a financial and risk management perspective to ensure projects are executed following assumptions and budgets as per approved IPs
• Work with Operating Companies (OpCos) and functional teams to deliver Project Implementation Review (PIR)
• Ensure data and information consistency and accuracy across various systems and sources

4. Business Analysis and Treasury

• Support commercial negotiations, contracts, and concession renewals
• Responsible for Financing and Treasury matters
• Devise and govern dividend policies of OpCos to support global headroom analysis
• Monitor OpCo growth agenda to ensure proper funding strategy in place by liaising with Corporate Treasury
• Review OpCos cash flow forecast to plan for equity injection, monitor dividend declaration from OpCos and provide support to OpCos to ensure compliance and maximize shareholder interests
• Ensure optimized funding structures for all OpCos

5. BU Anchor for Global Disciplines

• Work in cooperation and under the guidance of global team lead on various projects when needed, this includes New Energy, Vopak Venture, M&A, Corporate Business Analysis

Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, and engineering required
• Substantiated experience in business analysis and financial modeling, with at least ten years of experience in a similar capacity and high capex industry
• A team player and a leader
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities
• Pro-active, attention to detail, results-driven, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize and organize
• Willingness to travel

About Us

Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd (The Coca-Cola Company) is a strategic concentrate manufacturing plant in Asia. We are an export facility, specializing in the manufacturing of concentrates and beverage bases, with a complex portfolio, supporting the ASEAN, South Pacific and Southwest Asia business units. We are on a journey of growth - having completed the construction and expansion of our site towards doubling our manufacturing capacity in recent years. We have also embarked on our digital transformation journey, striving to be the Lighthouse for the Consumer Products Supply (CPS) plants in Asia and to be a leader in digital transformation.

Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd is a winner of the ‘2020 HR Asia Best Companies to Work For’ Award.

What You’ll Do For Us:

• Lead development of finance analysis (value chain analysis, financial modelling, opportunity assessment, return on investment analysis, cash flow analysis and other financial tools) to develop recommendations to business leads and strategy assessments to support decision making.
• Forecasting and business analytics leadership of volume and revenue forecast while ensuring a high level of forecast accuracy is delivered.
• Analysis of business results and recommending forward actions to close gaps to plan or accelerate the business results.
• Analysis of business performance for gaps versus plan and lead the development of contingencies/solves for leadership teams.
• Understand external and competitive category performance to inform decisions. Leadership of financial management with the customer team, which requires strong customer focus and influence.
• Communicate and interpret findings across brand, category and consumer based on financial analysis that provides additional perspectives on implications, risk, opportunity and trends.
• Build value-based relationships with Brand, Customer, Commercial, RGM, Franchise, Supply Chain, Legal and other key associates.
• Review, improve, provide input, approve and present completed analyses that requires expert knowledge of financial models and application of strategic and operational measures to assess economic and commercial viability of proposed investments.
• Responsible for leading a team - recruit, develop and sustain a diverse and high-performing team. Coach, guide, and mentor team in managing and building their quantitative and analytical skills. Establishing key relationships that can be leveraged to strengthen team capabilities and to provide career advancement opportunities in the organization.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or related field, with a Master’s is preferred.
• 7+ years of global financial management experience with responsibility for operations with people and resources management experience.
• Experienced in Annual Business Planning and strategic thinking including applying forecasting techniques and skills to develop and evaluate business goals and strategies, analysing information to derive insights and implications to initiate planning/re-planning, and controlling actual results vs. budget.
• Must possess ability to motivate and develop the talent and to collaborate with cross-functional peers to define the business plan/rolling estimate deliverables.
• Strong understanding of customer P&L management (including drivers of volume, revenue, and gross profit), revenue growth management capabilities, forecasting and trade spend effectiveness.

If this sounds like something you're interested to explore further, we look forward to meeting you in our Happiness Factory!

Responsibilities

· Liaise with superior to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals

· Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of the business to ensure smooth progress

· Supervise staff from different departments and provide constructive feedback

· Evaluate regularly the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements

· Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resource allocation

· Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction

· Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability

· Revise and/or formulate policies and promote their implementation

· Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors

· Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analysing and interpreting data and metrics

· Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations

Requirements and skills

· Excellent organizational and leadership abilities

· Outstanding communication and people skills

· Knowledge of the industry’s legal rules and guidelines

· In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, finance, customer service, etc.)

· Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics

· Familiarity with MS Office and various business software

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing and ensure timely submission of financial reports
• Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and reconcile general ledger
• Liaise with Bankers for banking transactions
• Liaise with Subsidiaries
• Liaise with external auditors on annual audit including year IFRS reporting package
• Liaise with tax agent on yearly tax submission and draft tax computation
• Preparation of GST return
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation
• Stock reports
• Corporate Secretarial matters
• Other ad-hoc reports or duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience
• Detail, analytical, accurate and good with numbers
• Responsible and meticulous with good communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Able to start immediately or at short notice