Finance Director/CFO, Urban (based in Vietnam) (Basé à Glasgow)

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join Integrated Urban Solutions

Play a role in building smart and sustainable cities! With over 30 years of experience, we transform raw land into thriving developments across Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. As a key growth engine, our Integrated Urban Solutions segment strives to be Asia’s fastest-growing industrial solutions provider. By delivering efficient energy solutions and pioneering innovative water resource management, we enable the growth of vibrant, future-ready communities.

Purpose and Scope

As a key member of the Management team, this is a strategic role in the overall management of the company and has primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities. This includes but is not limited to direct responsibility for accounting, finance, overall cash flow management, forecasting, strategic planning, tax, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships, partnership compliance and institutional financing. The incumbent will also oversee corporate functions for Internal Audit & Risk, HR and IT. This role will be based in Binh Duong, Vietnam.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the Company and Group
• Oversee and evaluate the Group funding requirements and capital structure
• Manage processes and policies for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company and Group
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
• Ensure that effective governance and controls are in place and ensure compliance with applicable local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
• Responsible for ensuring the risk and compliance management framework is embedded and operational for the Group
• Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience. Working experience in Vietnam’s Real estate industry will be highly advantageous.
• Experience in Vietnamese financial reporting and accounting standards (coupled with experience in Singapore accounting standards is a strong plus)
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff
• Strong problem solving and ability to exercise sound judgment to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• High level of integrity, result oriented, prioritization and time management
• Good spoken and written English
• Relevant Professional Certificate

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition. We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!