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Experienced Fractional CFO and Financial Control Advisor
Fractional CFO and Financial Control Advisor
Singapore
Description
This executive is a UK-qualified Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience spanning multinational corporations and SMEs. Specializing in financial control, planning, compliance, and strategic advisory, this professional has a proven ability to implement robust financial processes and lead change management across business life cycles. Currently serving as a fractional CFO, this executive provides hands-on leadership that extends beyond finance into HR, tax, and operational business partnering, enabling startups and small businesses to scale sustainably within dynamic markets.
Key Roles
- •Led financial control and process implementation for a regional media startup during its early phase, managing multi-million SGD operations.
- •Serves as Portfolio CFO providing strategic finance partnering for global SMEs across diverse sectors and geographies.
- •Played a key role in a major technology company transition, overseeing data migration and system implementation successfully.
- •Board member and treasurer for a charity organization, driving financial oversight and compliance during transformative periods.
- •Directed financial and operational support in a boutique advisory practice across Sports, Media, and Gaming sectors.
Education
- •Chartered Accountant qualification from a leading UK professional institute
- •Master’s degree in Accounting and Financial Economics from a respected UK university
Focus Areas
Financial Control and ComplianceFractional CFO ServicesFinancial Planning and AnalysisChange ManagementStart-up and SME AdvisoryProcess ImplementationBoard Governance and Financial Oversight
Industries
Small and Medium EnterprisesDigital MediaSportsEntertainmentPropertyCharity and Non-profit Organizations
Geographical Coverage
SingaporeUnited KingdomAsia-Pacific
Stage
StartupEarly StageGrowthMature SMEs
Personal Interests
VolunteerismProfessional NetworkingFinancial Literacy Advocacy
Certifications
Chartered Accountant (UK Professional Institute)
Meet Me
I’m a finance professional combining a robust Chartered Accountancy background with extensive experience supporting startups and SMEs across financial control, planning, and compliance. I’m passionate about enabling founders and businesses to scale through strong financial foundations, operational insight, and hands-on partnership. Outside work, I enjoy community involvement and fostering meaningful connections through volunteer boards and professional networks.
Personas
Fractional CFO and Financial Partner
- •Delivers interim and ongoing CFO services tailored to startups and SMEs with limited financial resources.
- •Supports clients with strategic financial planning, forecasting, and operational financial management.
- •Bridges finance with HR, tax, and compliance, ensuring comprehensive business support.
Superpowers
Superpowers not available
Sweet Spot
Thrives at the intersection of financial rigor and flexible, tailored advisory for startups and SMEs navigating growth. Expertise ranges from designing financial controls to strategic stewardship, making this executive a valuable leader for ventures aiming to professionalize finance functions without sacrificing operational agility.
Functional Skills
Financial Management & Control
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Financial Governance- Established comprehensive financial controls and reporting frameworks for clients across various sectors and growth stages.
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Compliance & Regulatory Liaison- Maintains compliance with regulatory authorities for both business entities and non-profits within multi-jurisdictional environments.
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Financial Reporting & Analysis- Delivers management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit readiness to provide clarity and strategic foresight.
Strategic Advisory & Change Management
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Fractional CFO Services- Partners with SME founders and leadership to drive financial strategy, fundraising readiness, and operational efficiencies.
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Process Design & Implementation- Develops and refines financial and operational processes to enhance scalability and organizational adaptability.
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Business Transformation Support- Leads change initiatives during critical growth phases and corporate restructuring efforts.
Leadership & Governance
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Board Financial Stewardship- Guides charitable and advisory boards on financial oversight, policy formulation, and fiduciary responsibilities.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration- Coordinates efforts across finance, HR, tax, and legal teams to ensure comprehensive operational governance.
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Mentorship & Volunteer Leadership- Mentors emerging leaders and volunteers, fostering professional growth and organizational resilience.
User Manual
Best engaged with clear expectations and collaborative dialogue focused on long-term financial health and operational excellence. Thrives in environments valuing adaptability alongside rigorous controls, and where leaders appreciate a hands-on approach integrating finance with broader business needs.
Education
- •Chartered Accountant qualification from a leading UK professional institute
- •Master’s degree in Accounting and Financial Economics from a respected UK university
Focus Areas
Financial Control and ComplianceFractional CFO ServicesFinancial Planning and AnalysisChange ManagementStart-up and SME AdvisoryProcess ImplementationBoard Governance and Financial Oversight
Industries
Small and Medium EnterprisesDigital MediaSportsEntertainmentPropertyCharity and Non-profit Organizations
Geographical Coverage
SingaporeUnited KingdomAsia-Pacific
Stage
StartupEarly StageGrowthMature SMEs
Personal Interests
VolunteerismProfessional NetworkingFinancial Literacy Advocacy
Certifications
Chartered Accountant (UK Professional Institute)