Head, Group Financial Planning & Analysis

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The Head, Group Financial Planning & Analysis leads group-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, management reporting and performance analysis for SATS Ltd. The role typically requires a degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related discipline, with extensive FP&A experience, strong commercial insight and familiarity with complex, multinational organisations. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA or CPA are advantageous. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills, sound knowledge of financial systems and the ability to translate data into practical business recommendations. Expectations include partnering with senior executives, challenging assumptions, improving planning processes, supporting strategic decisions and managing a high-performing finance team.

About the employer

SATS Ltd is a Singapore-based provider of food solutions and gateway services, supporting airlines, airports, hospitality companies, institutions and other customers across Asia and international markets. Its activities include airline catering, food manufacturing, logistics, cargo handling, passenger services, baggage handling and aviation-related ground operations. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services, SATS has expanded its global cargo and airport-services network significantly. The company works with major airlines and transport partners and is known for combining operational expertise with food innovation, logistics capability and technology. Headquartered in Singapore, SATS employs a large, diverse workforce across multiple countries. Its corporate functions support a geographically distributed business, making financial planning, performance management, governance and strategic decision-making important to the group's continued growth.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state and a major regional hub for aviation, finance, technology, logistics and professional services. Job opportunities are strong for experienced finance leaders, particularly in multinational companies and regional headquarters, although employment passes are competitive and employers generally sponsor suitably qualified candidates. Singapore's culture is multicultural, with English widely used at work alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. The lifestyle is safe, efficient and urban, with excellent public transport, varied food, shopping, parks and easy regional travel. Housing can be expensive, especially in central areas, so newcomers often compare locations based on commuting time and rental costs. Employment Pass eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, experience and employer assessment. Relocating usually involves securing an offer, obtaining the appropriate work pass, arranging accommodation and healthcare, and bringing dependants through eligible passes where applicable.