Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer

BYD by 1826 is a fast-growing automotive retail business in Singapore. We are seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function, support continued business growth and strengthen the Group’s listed-company readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, audit, treasury, cash flow and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly closing, management reporting, forecasting and statutory reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic advice to the CEO, Board and shareholders.
• Establish listed-company-quality reporting, governance, risk management and Board/Audit Committee processes.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, sponsors and professional advisers.
• Lead finance workstreams for strategic corporate transactions and listing-readiness initiatives.
• Strengthen controls over inventory, customer deposits, revenue recognition, working capital and financing facilities.
• Lead, develop and strengthen the finance team.

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately 12 or more years of progressive finance experience, including senior finance leadership.
• Direct senior finance experience within a listed company is required.
• SGX-listed, Catalist, small-cap or newly listed company experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with listed-company reporting, annual reports, financial announcements, audit, internal controls and Board/Audit Committee support.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS(I), group consolidation, taxation, treasury and cash-flow management.
• A recognised professional accounting qualification such as CA Singapore, CPA or ACCA is preferred but not mandatory.
• Candidates without a professional accounting qualification must demonstrate substantial listed-company finance leadership and strong technical accounting competence.
• Prior RTO, IPO or major capital-markets transaction experience is advantageous but not required.
• Experience in automotive, retail, distribution or another inventory- and working-capital-intensive business would be advantageous.
• Commercial, hands-on, organised and comfortable working in a fast-moving business.

Candidates currently serving as CFO, Deputy CFO, Finance Director or Group Financial Controller and who are ready to step up are encouraged to apply.