Commercial Controller, Retail (6 months maternity) - MNC

Excellent opportunity to own retail finance for Singapore and Malaysia. 6 months maternity cover contract.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international retail organisation with a strong presence across the region. Known for its commitment to operational excellence and sustainable business practices, the company offers a collaborative environment where finance professionals can contribute meaningfully to commercial success.

Job Description

• Lead the full spectrum of finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial performance.
• Provide commercial insights through business reviews, financial analysis, KPI monitoring, and recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term planning processes in partnership with regional and local leadership teams.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimisation, banking relationships, and treasury-related activities.
• Strengthen governance frameworks by ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders across business functions to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and support strategic initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Commercial Controller should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Proven finance leadership experience within a retail or consumer-facing environment.
• Strong financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering capabilities.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organisation.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping commercial and financial performance.
• Exposure to regional stakeholders and strategic business initiatives.
• Broad finance leadership remit covering controllership, FP&A, and business partnering.

This is a temporary role with a competitive remuneration package. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contact

Li Xuan Lim (Lic No: R22107137/ EA no: 18C9065)

Quote job ref

JN-092026-7098556

Phone number

+65 6643 9729

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