Finance Director

Join to apply for the Finance Director role at Clermont Group . The Clermont Group is an international business group headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 1986 by New Zealand-born entrepreneur Richard F. Chandler, who brings with him an extraordinary legacy of contrarian investments, the Clermont Group builds and invests in companies in Healthcare, Financial Services, and Aerospace. These businesses employ over 9,000 people globally. Our story is that of a Business House built on the foundations of big dreams, courage, and integrity. We believe in the goodness of business, building iconic businesses that advance community well-being and national prosperity. We bring together the art and science of business management, putting principles before profits. Our operating companies include: Vietnam’s largest and leading private healthcare group, Hoan My, comprising 14 hospitals and seven clinics. SBFC Finance, which provides loans to small business owners and consumers through a network of 197 branches across 157 towns and cities in India. magniX and Eviation, which are working at the forefront of electric aviation. Role The candidate will assist the CFO in overseeing and managing financial operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities. They will focus on working with our operating companies to provide financial oversight, instil financial discipline, and ensure alignment with Clermont standards. They may also be responsible for implementing financial policies, conducting due diligence for M&A transactions, and ensuring regulatory compliance in all financial matters. Attraction of the role A unique opportunity. You will work very closely with, and be the strategic finance partner to the Clermont commercial leaders to create industry-leading Operating Companies across multiple sectors like Healthcare, Aerospace, and Financial Services. Responsibilities We are searching for an entrepreneurial, driven individual to apply their finance, accounting, leadership, and operations skills across multiple jurisdictions, to further strengthen our Finance team and provide financial oversight of our operating companies. Support CFO with the following key responsibilities: Strategic Business Partner: Multi-faceted role, leading efforts in performance metrics and reporting, budgeting and forecasting accuracy, treasury, and capital allocation. Capital Allocation: Ensure effective working capital management and optimal utilization of available funds. Portfolio Management: Advise operating companies on strategy, business plans, capital management plans, and ensure alignment with Clermont standards. Finance Processes and Systems: Instil financial discipline and drive continuous improvements and efficiencies in finance processes and systems at our operating companies. Fundraising and M&A: Lead fundraising efforts, secure venture capital and private equity investments, and drive the company's M&A strategy, including due diligence and integration. Requirements The successful candidate will ideally possess the following traits: International Chartered Accountant with 4 years post-qualifying experience in investment banking or management consulting. Strategic thinker with exceptional relational skills, able to represent the company well when interacting with operating companies or other external parties. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage C-Suite leaders. International business background, able to work easily across cultures and geographies. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, and be very well spoken. Openness to experience. Highly motivated and well-organized, able to work independently and effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Polished and professional appearance. Meticulous attention to detail. Commitment to be an engaged and proactive leader. Benefits: Medical insurance; 23 days annual leave. Education: Chartered Accountant preferably with multiple industry experience; degree from a top-tier institution. Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of relevant professional experience. Languages: Excellent command of English. Travel: Based in Singapore, with significant international travel expected. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, SG

Posted Date: 6/19/2025