Senior Manager/AVP, Finance

at  Sembcorp Industries

INTRODUCTION TO GONETZERO

Who we are: In November 2022, GoNetZero™ was officially launched at COP27 in Egypt. We are a global decarbonisation solution provider, headquartered in Singapore. We support customers on their end-to-end decarbonisation journey, from helping them acquire RECs, carbon credits, and using blockchain technology and data driven insights to assist in energy asset management. GoNetZero™ is backed by Singapore Stock Exchange-listed Sembcorp Industries and is the carbon management business of Sembcorp Industries.
Who we are looking for: GoNetZero™ caters to businesses of all sizes and across various industries. Our solutions are scalable and adaptable to meet the unique needs and challenges of each customer. As a high-growth business looking to expand internationally, we are looking for candidates who are entrepreneurial: self-driven, self-starters, and interested in creating a lasting impact in the climate technology space. As a rapidly scaling business, we thrive on adaptability and change, so if you are looking to join a fast-paced, exciting new business, join us!
Responsible for all financial functions for GoNetZero covering accounting, budgetary control, capital expenditure & cash management, treasury & tax management, risk management, insurance to meet operating & strategic business targets. Support M&A activities by leading finance and tax scope of work required including due diligence, post-acquisition integration.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree in the following will be expected for this role: Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Have led/participated in M&A activities
• An MBA or CPA is an added advantage
• At least 8 years’ experience in the finance industry with proven leadership and management experience
• A Big 4 experience in Transactions/Advisory would be preferred
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the executive presence to work with Senior Management, investors and external stakeholders.
• Must be able to engage with staff at all levels of the organization and exercise sound judgement

At Sembcorp, our shared corporate behaviours underpin all the work that we do in building a sustainable future:

• Institution-first Mindset - Put the interest of the Group ahead of individual interests.
• Collaboration - Deliver through collaborating across markets, businesses and functions.
• Accountability - Hold team and self-accountable to deliver on our commitments.

Working Location: 30 Hill Street, Singapore 179360

• Providing strategic recommendations to the members of the management team
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the management team
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
• Investments/M&A
• Responsible for financial and tax due diligence and executing deal negotiations in green/brown-field projects
• Drive post investment integration in terms of the finance/governance systems and processes
• Drive financing solutions for funding for new investments
• Performance Tracking & Monitoring
• Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company’s strategic direction
• Monitor the financial performance against budget and implement action plans to control costs
• Lead annual and short-term planning and budgeting exercises
• Track and monitor achievement of corporate strategies and KPIs, ensuring effective and prudent use of budgets
• Pro-actively communicate results with recommendation for action.
• Perform revenue, costing, pricing, profitability, productivity, overheads, variance analysis
• Treasury and Cash Management
• Monitor cash flow forecast to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet the working capital
• Establish and maintain good banking relationship with banks and negotiating optimal financing terms
• Actively monitoring and ensuring optimal capital structure for the Markets responsible
• Internal Controls
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal control system and procedures for the Markets responsible
• Implement policies and procedures to manage risk and upkeep appropriate corporate governance standards including regular monitoring and reviewing
• Manage the accounts in accordance to SFRS and local country statutory reporting requirements, including month-end and year-end closing.
• Co-ordinate and liaise with internal and external auditors for quarterly and yearly compliance review.
• Responsible for tax compliances of the Markets responsible
• Willing to travel and is able to be posted for short assignments (2 weeks to 3 months) on request