Cycle & Carriage

Distributes, sells and services motor vehicles

Regional Finance & Corporate Development Manager

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
Chartered Accountant status or additional professional finance qualifications such as CFA are advantageous.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, transaction advisory, or a related field is preferred, along with Big 4 training.
Strong foundation in accounting and financial principles, with the ability to understand and challenge business performance.
Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
Strong Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
Curiosity and openness to using AI and digital tools to improve finance, reporting, and analysis.
Effective communication, report-writing, and presentation skills.
Project management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate independently, work well in teams, and demonstrate self-starting initiative.
Regional experience across Southeast Asia is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate business development and expansion opportunities across Singapore, Malaysia, and other Asian markets.
Support the end-to-end evaluation and execution of approved strategic initiatives, including business analysis, financial modeling, valuation, investment proposals, due diligence, and post-investment integration.
Conduct market and competitor analysis to assess opportunities, risks, and potential areas for growth.
Monitor developments in the automotive and mobility sector, including market trends, new technologies, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics.
Conduct regular and ad hoc business reviews, financial analysis, and project assessments, translating data into insights and recommendations for management.
Review and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and meaningful business commentary.
Monitor progress of key strategic initiatives across countries and highlight risks, issues, and opportunities to management.
Support the annual regional strategic planning and budgeting process.
Prepare presentations and reports for the executive committee, Board, and other senior management forums.
Support the Regional CFO on strategic and ad hoc Finance and Strategy assignments, including opportunities to use AI and digital tools to improve analysis, reporting, and decision-making.

Desired Qualifications

Big 4 training.
Chartered Accountant status or additional professional finance qualifications such as CFA.
Regional experience across Southeast Asia.

Country

Singapore

Job Description

About Cycle & Carriage

Cycle & Carriage (“C&C”) is a leading automotive group in Southeast Asia, with a heritage dating back to 1899. We distribute, retail and provide aftersales services for passenger and commercial vehicles across Singapore and Malaysia, representing a diverse portfolio of automotive brands and mobility businesses.

In Singapore, our portfolio includes Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Kia, Citroën, Maxus, ORA, smart, Gogoro, PEUGEOT and Leapmotor, as well as our used-car business, Republic Auto. We also provide commercial vehicle solutions through Zhongtong buses and SITRAK. In Malaysia, we represent Mercedes-Benz, PEUGEOT, Leapmotor and FUSO.

With the automotive industry evolving rapidly, C&C continues to grow its presence in electric and new energy vehicles and mobility solutions, giving our people the opportunity to be part of an industry that is changing how people and businesses move.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Regional Finance & Corporate Development Manager to partner closely with the Regional CFO across our Singapore and Malaysia operations, with an increasing focus on supporting the Group’s expansion into other markets.

This is a high-impact, business-facing role at the intersection of finance, strategy and growth. You will translate financial and business performance into meaningful insights for management, while supporting organic growth opportunities and strategic investments, including M&A. You will have regular exposure to the regional leadership team, the Board and its direct shareholders This is an opportunity for a finance professional who wants to move beyond reporting and analysis, and play a more active role in shaping business decisions and growth.

Corporate Development and Growth

Identify and evaluate business development and expansion opportunities across Singapore, Malaysia and other markets in Asia.
Support the end-to-end evaluation and execution of approved strategic initiatives, including business analysis, financial modelling, valuation, investment proposals, due diligence and post-investment integration.
Conduct market and competitor analysis to assess opportunities, risks and potential areas for growth.
Keep abreast of developments in the automotive and mobility sector, including market trends, new technologies, regulatory changes and competitive dynamics.

Business Performance & Financial Insights

Conduct regular and ad-hoc business reviews, financial analysis and project assessments, translating data into clear insights and recommendations for management.
Review and consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual management reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency and meaningful business commentary.
Monitor the progress of key strategic initiatives across the countries and highlight key risks, issues and opportunities to management.

Strategy, Planning & Management Reporting

Support the annual strategic planning and budgeting process across the region.
Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for EXCOM, the Board and other senior management forums.
Support the Regional CFO on strategic and ad-hoc assignments across Finance and Strategy, including opportunities to leverage AI and digital tools to improve analysis, reporting and decision-making.

Job Requirements

Who Are We Looking For

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business
Chartered Accountant or additional professional finance qualifications such as CFA would be an advantage.
Preferably with Big 4 training and at least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, transaction advisory or a related field.
Strong foundation in accounting and financial principles, with the ability to understand and challenge business performance.
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to synthesise complex information and turn it into clear insights and recommendations.
Strong MS Excel and financial modelling skills are essential.
Curious and open to using AI and digital tools to improve the way finance, reporting and analysis are done.
Effective communicator with excellent report-writing and presentation skills
Good project management and problem-solving skills
Self-starter, capable of operating independently. Ability to work well in teams
Candidates with regional experience across Southeast Asia would be an advantage. Position will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience

Keen for a career conversation? Connect with us to find out more.

You will be notified if you are shortlisted. By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data contained in this application for the purposes of assessing your career application, in accordance with C&C’s applicable personal data protection policies.

About the Company

Cycle & Carriage

Distributes, sells and services motor vehicles

Cycle & Carriage distributes, sells and services passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Singapore. Its retail business connects individual drivers and business customers with a portfolio of international vehicle brands, supporting customers from choosing a vehicle through the ownership period. The company also operates Republic Auto, which retails used cars as part of its wider automotive business. Its work combines sales consultation, vehicle delivery and aftersales support, while customers can arrange financing and insurance as part of their purchase. Established in 1899 as a trader in nutmegs and other sundries, Cycle & Carriage is headquartered in Singapore.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 1899

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