Associate Director, Finance

Changi Airport Group is seeking an experienced and well-rounded finance professional to join our leadership bench across the Group and its subsidiaries. This is a strategic opportunity for individuals with deep expertise in core finance functions and a proven ability to influence, and drive transformation. Depending on experience and skillset, successful candidates may be rotated across entities and functions to take on leadership roles with increasing scope and complexity.

We're looking for professionals bring a well-rounded finance background, with demonstrated experience across technical, operational, and strategic domains. Demonstrated expertise in leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance and governance, and utilise data for strategic decision-making will be considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional finance teams across Group and subsidiary entities
• Drive business insights and strategic planning in partnership with stakeholders
• Present financial positions and analysis to senior management, Board, and Board Committees
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, such as automation, digital tools, and data analytics, to improve efficiency and enhance governance
• Manage financial modelling, investment feasibility studies, and M&A due diligence
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, Companies Act, and other regulatory frameworks
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support long-term organisational goals
• Lead financial discussions on new initiatives and enterprise-wide projects
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in accountancy along with professional certifications (such as CA or CPA), with 12 to 15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, and FPA
• Experience managing full-spectrum accounting functions including A/R, A/P, GL, cost accounting, inventory, capital assets, and revenue recognition
• Exposure to corporate finance and treasury functions is a plus
• Experience in finance transformation and technology adoption to drive efficiency and enhance decision-making would be a valuable asset
• Strong analytical and presentation skills, with experience preparing board-level materials
• Proven ability to lead large teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a proactive and change-agent mindset
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage tight deadlines, and drive change in a dynamic environment
• Prior experience in Big 4 audit firms and/or managing complex finance operations is advantageous
  
  

This role offers a unique platform for finance professionals to grow into broader leadership roles within the Group. If you are passionate about driving impact through finance, technology, and strategic thinking, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.