Financial Controller

Swan & Maclaren Group Pte Ltd

Location:

Singapore (Central)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

About Swan & Maclaren Group

Swan & Maclaren is one of Singapore’s most established names in architecture, design and engineering construction, with a proud legacy of shaping the region’s built environment. We are expanding our financial leadership team and seeking a results-oriented and strategic Financial Controller to partner with management in driving financial governance, performance, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for group-level financial management, consolidation, and strategic planning across all subsidiaries and projects.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the Group’s accounting, consolidation, and reporting functions across local and overseas subsidiaries.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and analysis of variances against budget.
• Ensure timely preparation of audited financial statements in compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Maintain robust internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.

Planning & Analysis

• Drive annual budgeting, long-term financial planning, and scenario modelling (including PPA calculation).
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.
• Partner with business heads to enhance operational efficiency and cost management.

Treasury, Taxation & Compliance

• Manage group cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships.
• Oversee tax planning, compliance, and liaison with auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretaries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, internal governance policies, and ACRA requirements.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and mentor a small finance team to achieve excellence and accountability.
• Foster collaboration across functions and entities to align financial practices and performance reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement in systems, processes, and automation.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant with a degree in Accountancy, Business, or Finance.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in group consolidation, financial control, treasury, tax, and compliance—preferably within architecture, construction, or EPC sectors in Singapore.
• Audit experience preferred.
• Sound technical knowledge of FRS / IFRS, accounting principles and consolidation, governance, and corporate compliance standards.
• Excellent command of English and proficiency in one other Asian language (to liaise with regional stakeholders).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage senior management.
• Resilient, resourceful, and analytical—able to operate independently in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a small team and handle multiple deliverables concurrently.
• Experienced using Vantage Point ERP software and Lucanet consolidation tool preferred.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Swan & Maclaren Group Pte Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and merit-based recruitment in line with the guidelines of the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP). Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, or family responsibilities.