At least five years of relevant experience in corporate finance, transaction advisory, or a related field.
A strong foundation in accounting and financial principles, with the ability to understand and challenge business performance.
Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to synthesise complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
Strong Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills.
Curiosity and openness to using artificial intelligence 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 and work well in teams.
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 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.
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 risks, issues, and opportunities to management.
Support the annual strategic planning and budgeting process across the region.
Prepare presentations and reports for the Executive Committee, the Board, and other senior management forums.
Support the Regional Chief Financial Officer on strategic and ad-hoc assignments across Finance and Strategy, including opportunities to use artificial intelligence and digital tools to improve analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
Desired Qualifications
Chartered Accountant qualification or additional professional finance qualifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst.
Big Four training.
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
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