Senior Manager/Associate Director - Financial Controller, Singapore

About the Opportunity Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 Job Description Title                 Senior Manager/Associate Director - Financial Controller, Singapore   Department       Financial Control (CFO Group) Location          Dalian, China   Reports To       Asia Pacific Financial Controller Level                Senior Manager/Associate Director We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Business Finance team and feel like you’re part of something bigger. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.  We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more. As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and  would  welcome  a  conversation  with  you  if  you  feel  you  might  benefit  from  any  reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond. About the CFO Group The CFO Group is a global corporate function at Fidelity International, operating across all 27 countries and bringing together Finance, Business Consulting, Procurement, Treasury and Corporate Property Services. The CFO Group exists to actively partner with the business, providing financial clarity, constructive challenge and leadership so that decisions are well governed and value is created across the enterprise. Through the Finance Fast Forward programme, the function is evolving towards a more modern, commercially focused and insight‑led model, strengthening its use of data, automation and judgement to support high‑quality decision‑making, robust control and sustainable outcomes. About your role As Senior Manager/Associate Director – Financial Controller Singapore , you will support financial control, regulatory reporting, consolidation and capital management activities for our Singapore entities, including the regional holding company for Asia Pacific. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise in Singapore regulatory requirements, financial reporting, consolidation accounting and capital management, combined with the ability to operate effectively within a matrix organisation. The role will be responsible for key financial control activities, including close, statutory, regulatory and consolidation reporting, as well as supporting the production of Board reporting. It will also provide oversight across tax and broader control frameworks. A key focus will be driving efficiency, automation and continuous improvement across financial control activities. Working closely with the Singapore business, including Business Heads and Compliance teams, the role will help support a cohesive and well-controlled Finance function. Based in Dalian, the role will work closely with offshore teams and act as an important interface between Singapore and regional/global Finance teams, ensuring effective coordination and delivery across the broader Finance organisation. The successful candidate will be a proactive, delivery-focused professional, capable of navigating complex regulatory and tax environments and building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Regulatory Reporting Lead financial close, year-end, consolidation and regulatory reporting processes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements for the Singapore entities Oversee statutory reporting and ensure alignment with IFRS and group reporting requirements Support external audit and regulatory interactions Lead preparation of consolidated financial information and Board reporting for the regional holding entity Capital & Liquidity Management Monitor and manage regulatory capital and liquidity requirements in line with MAS expectations Ensure entities remain appropriately capitalised Provide clear reporting and insight to senior management and Boards Operating Model & Transformation Drive efficiency, automation and process improvement across all financial control activities Leverage automation and digital tools to reduce manual processes and enhance control Support implementation of process and operating model improvements where appropriate Technical Oversight & Controls Provide guidance on complex regulatory, accounting and financial control matters Ensure strong internal controls across all areas of financial control Maintain audit readiness and proactively manage risk Tax Partner with Tax teams to ensure alignment between tax outputs and financial reporting Review and challenge tax outputs where appropriate Support tax-related queries and assess impacts on financial reporting, including matters relating to the regional holding structure Leadership & Stakeholder Management Work closely with the local Singapore business teams, including the local senior management and compliance teams Collaborate closely with Dalian and India support teams to deliver financial control activities Serve as a key interface between Singapore and regional/global Finance teams, ensuring effective coordination Strong accountability for delivery from an offshore location Support coaching and development of junior team members where required Present to senior stakeholders and Boards Communicate complex matters clearly in English About you Key Skills & Experience Professional accounting qualification (CPA or equivalent) essential Financial control experience within a regulated environment, ideally with exposure to Singapore entities Strong knowledge of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) requirements, including r