Atomic Recruitment – Head of Finance (Food Distribution / FMCG)
Location:North, Singapore
Reports to:Managing Director
Salary:Up to SGD 12,000 x 13 Months + Bonus
Working Hours:Monday to Friday +Alternate Saturdays (Half-Day)
Role Overview
TheHead of Financeis astrategic leadership roleresponsible for the full spectrum of finance, includingFP&A, reporting, compliance, treasury, and risk management.
This role partners closely with senior leadership todrive performance, ensure financial discipline, and support long-term growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute
financial strategy aligned with business objectives
Act as a
key advisor to senior leadership
on investments and growth initiatives
Provide
commercial insights
to support expansion, cost optimisation, and profitability
Lead
finance transformation initiatives, including digitalisation and process improvements
2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Lead
budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
Monitor performance vs budget with
variance analysis and actionable insights
Drive
cost control and operational efficiency initiatives
Develop
financial models
for pricing, investments, and decision-making
Analyse
sales trends, seasonality, and demand patterns
3. Financial Reporting & Compliance
Ensure
timely and accurate financial reporting
(monthly, quarterly, annual)
Maintain compliance with
statutory, tax, and accounting standards
Liaise with
external auditors, tax agents, and regulators
Strengthen
internal controls, governance, and audit processes
Oversee
cost accounting
(landed cost, standard costing, variance analysis)
4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
Manage
cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
Optimise
banking relationships, funding, and credit facilities
Monitor
financial risks
(FX, interest rates, credit exposure)
Improve
working capital cycles
(inventory, receivables, payables)
5. Team Leadership & Development
Lead and develop a
high-performing finance team
Build capabilities in
data analytics, automation, and business partnering
Drive
clear accountability and succession planning
6. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
Partner with
Operations, Procurement, HR, and Sales teams
Provide guidance on
pricing, margins, and cost structures
Present financial insights to
senior stakeholders
Strengthen controls across
inventory, procurement, and finance processes
7. Systems & Digital Transformation
Drive adoption of
ERP systems and finance technologies
Improve processes for
efficiency, scalability, and accuracy
Leverage
data analytics and AI tools
for forecasting and reporting
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in
Finance, Accounting, or related field
Professional qualification (CPA / ACCA / CA) preferred
10–15 years
of progressive finance experience, with
≥8 years in leadership roles
Experience in
FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, or similar industries
preferred
Strong track record in
financial strategy and business partnering
Strong
commercial acumen
with ability to translate data into insights
Excellent
leadership and stakeholder management skills
High
integrity and attention to detail
Proficient in
ERP systems, Excel, and data analytics tools
Experience in
automation and digital transformation initiatives
Interested candidates, please apply.