Temasek Holdings
Director, Financial Management (Based in London) Location: London, ENG, GB, SW1Y 6QY Group: Corporate Group Department: Finance Job Type: Permanent Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$434 billion (US$324 billion, €299 billion, £250 billion, and RMB2.35 trillion) as at 31 March 2025. Marking our unlisted assets to market would provide S$35 billion of value uplift and bring our mark to market net portfolio value to S$469 billion. Our Purpose "So Every Generation Prospers" guides us to make a difference for today's and future generations. Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term. We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia. Are you passionate about driving financial excellence and making a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced organization? We are seeking an innovative and strategic Director of Financial Management to lead the financial strategy and operations of our European offices (UK, France & Belgium). In this key leadership role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence decision-making, and help shape the financial future of the company. If you thrive on solving complex financial challenges, delivering insights that drive value, and partnering with diverse stakeholders to create measurable impact, this is the opportunity for you. Responsibilities Build trusted relationships with the Market Head, business and functional leaders, to understand financial needs and challenges. Provide actionable financial insights to support data-driven corporate and investment decision-making, embedding deep operational insights and local market expertise. Serve as a critical connector between the region and HQ for successful investment and corporate deployment in the market, ensuring two-way alignment on priorities and execution. Facilitate cross-border synergies by leveraging benchmarks and proven practices, enforcing financial discipline. Organize and implement financial planning and budgeting processes aligning with organizational priorities. Collaborate with market and business units to develop scenario-based forward-looking strategies in optimizing resource efficiency. Integrate financial and portfolio performance insights into investment decisions and portfolio value creation across the full portfolio lifecycle. Enhance governance, risk, and compliance frameworks to reinforce transparency, regulatory excellence, and enterprise resilience. Establish and maintain robust process for accounting, audit, tax, and reporting, ensuring compliance resilience across jurisdictions. Drive operational efficiency and technology adoption, to ensure scalable processes and seamless across diverse business units. Identify opportunities for continued process improvements. Building a high-performing and future-ready FM team in the region. Manage stakeholders with auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies to maintain trust and alignment. Requirements Investment industry finance leadership experience, with a proven record of partnering business leaders on strategy, execution, and performance. Excellent analytical judgment and problem-solving skills, able to translate complex financial and portfolio data into actionable insights and recommendations. Continuous improvement focus, with demonstrated success in simplifying processes, strengthening controls, and improving ways of working. Strong people leadership and communication skills, able to lead, coach, and develop high-performing team and influence senior stakeholders. Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration, able to build partnerships and align teams to shared goal and outcomes. Educational and Professional Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field CPA and/or CFA preferred At least 15 years of senior financial management experience in dynamic and complex business environments. Stay connected by joining our network! Enter your e-mail and tell us a bit about yourself, and well keep you informed about upcoming events and opportunities that match your interests.
Director, Financial Management (Based in London) Location: London, ENG, GB, SW1Y 6QY Group: Corporate Group Department: Finance Job Type: Permanent Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$434 billion (US$324 billion, €299 billion, £250 billion, and RMB2.35 trillion) as at 31 March 2025. Marking our unlisted assets to market would provide S$35 billion of value uplift and bring our mark to market net portfolio value to S$469 billion. Our Purpose "So Every Generation Prospers" guides us to make a difference for today's and future generations. Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term. We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia. Are you passionate about driving financial excellence and making a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced organization? We are seeking an innovative and strategic Director of Financial Management to lead the financial strategy and operations of our European offices (UK, France & Belgium). In this key leadership role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence decision-making, and help shape the financial future of the company. If you thrive on solving complex financial challenges, delivering insights that drive value, and partnering with diverse stakeholders to create measurable impact, this is the opportunity for you. Responsibilities Build trusted relationships with the Market Head, business and functional leaders, to understand financial needs and challenges. Provide actionable financial insights to support data-driven corporate and investment decision-making, embedding deep operational insights and local market expertise. Serve as a critical connector between the region and HQ for successful investment and corporate deployment in the market, ensuring two-way alignment on priorities and execution. Facilitate cross-border synergies by leveraging benchmarks and proven practices, enforcing financial discipline. Organize and implement financial planning and budgeting processes aligning with organizational priorities. Collaborate with market and business units to develop scenario-based forward-looking strategies in optimizing resource efficiency. Integrate financial and portfolio performance insights into investment decisions and portfolio value creation across the full portfolio lifecycle. Enhance governance, risk, and compliance frameworks to reinforce transparency, regulatory excellence, and enterprise resilience. Establish and maintain robust process for accounting, audit, tax, and reporting, ensuring compliance resilience across jurisdictions. Drive operational efficiency and technology adoption, to ensure scalable processes and seamless across diverse business units. Identify opportunities for continued process improvements. Building a high-performing and future-ready FM team in the region. Manage stakeholders with auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies to maintain trust and alignment. Requirements Investment industry finance leadership experience, with a proven record of partnering business leaders on strategy, execution, and performance. Excellent analytical judgment and problem-solving skills, able to translate complex financial and portfolio data into actionable insights and recommendations. Continuous improvement focus, with demonstrated success in simplifying processes, strengthening controls, and improving ways of working. Strong people leadership and communication skills, able to lead, coach, and develop high-performing team and influence senior stakeholders. Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration, able to build partnerships and align teams to shared goal and outcomes. Educational and Professional Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field CPA and/or CFA preferred At least 15 years of senior financial management experience in dynamic and complex business environments. Stay connected by joining our network! Enter your e-mail and tell us a bit about yourself, and well keep you informed about upcoming events and opportunities that match your interests.