Finance Operations Lead

Finance operations lead - family office - investment fund - Singapore - automation, process improvement, data

Your new company

A Singapore-based family office established for over a decade, offering a stable and dynamic environment. An institutional setup with a diverse portfolio of investments and operates across a range of limited companies. The team is passionate about maintaining the legacy of the family wealth while seeking innovative strategies to enhance their portfolio. The family office’s headcount in Singapore is 12, with a small banking team based in Jakarta.


Your new role

This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to key decision-makers and be a part of a highly collaborative team. If you are a passionate, high-energy finance professional looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a highly capable and forward-looking Finance Operations Manager with a strong foundation in accounting, financial & regulatory reporting, and/or product control, combined with a proven ability to drive change and streamline operations. This is not a purely accounting role — it is a finance change management mandate, requiring the ability to work on business process re-engineering, integrate systems, and build scalable operating models.

  • Financial Control & Reporting
  • Change Management & Operational Excellence
  • Lead system and data transformation projects: harmonise databases, upgrade FA packages, simplify Excel-driven infrastructure.
  • Streamline management, reporting, and workflow operations to enhance efficiency and scalability.
  • Drive adoption, automation, Bloomberg, Finance Systems, and Python-based solutions to streamline finance.
  • Develop and enhance product control frameworks, accounting policies, and governance models.
  • Oversee preparation of management accounts, financial statements, and regulatory reporting.
  • Strengthen accounting governance, policies, and controls across all business entities.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
  • Manage service provider relationships to ensure cost efficiency and robustness of the operating model.
  • Act as the “go-to” finance resource across accounting, legal & compliance, mid-office, investment ops, and investment analyst teams.


What you'll need to succeed
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting.

  • 3–5 years' full-time experience in finance, accounting, product control, or financial operations with strong reporting and regulatory exposure.

  • Strong understanding of accounting standards, general corporate law, financial principles, and regulatory requirements.

  • Demonstrated success in project and change management, including regulatory reporting, outsourcing, database upgrades, and reporting framework simplification.

  • Strong systems and technical fluency — Bloomberg, Finance systems, Excel modelling. Python preferred (though not essential).

  • High intellectual capability with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Exceptional English communication skills (written and spoken) with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.

  • Mature, adaptable, and collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong self-drive.

  • Demonstrates leadership qualities: receptive to feedback, balanced in authority and humility, and able to inspire others.

What you'll get in return

  • Exciting buy-side firm with a vast multi-asset global portfolio

  • Opportunity to lead projects and develop into a senior finance role

  • Variable Bonus: 1–2 months

  • Medical Insurance: Including dental.

  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

  • Office Location: Suntec, Singapore.


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Location
Singapore
Specialism
Senior Finance
Pay
Up to $7.2k p/m
Ref:
1276493

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Luke Thomas, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Singapore
#27-20 UOB Plaza 2, 80 Raffles Place

Telephone: 84760014

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