PRINCIPAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as a key member of the leadership team, overseeing finance, accounting & tax, treasury, and risk management functions, while driving financial strategy and supporting sustainable growth of the business, particularly within the energy and LNG business environment.

Financial Strategy & Governance

Lead the development and execution of the Company’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and shareholder expectations.

Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, including clear accountability structures, financial controls, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Drive financial discipline across the organization, ensuring effective capital allocation and return optimization.

Strategic financial leadership

Provide strategic financial leadership by delivering actionable insights, scenario analysis, and recommendations to support corporate strategy and growth initiatives.

Work closely with commercial teams to evaluate new business opportunities, contract structures, and strategies.

Support the development of long-term business plans aligned with the Company’s vision.

Finance Operations Management

Oversee end-to-end finance operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and tax.

Oversee treasury functions, including capital management, cash management and banking relationships.

Enhance operational efficiency and data quality through optimized processes, systems, and resource allocation.

Strengthen Risk Management

Strengthening risk management frameworks, with particular focus on commodity price risk (including exposure and hedging strategies) and credit risk.

Define and enforce risk appetite, limits, and control frameworks in collaboration with stakeholders.

Forward Planning & Forecasting

Develop forward-looking financial projections, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and capital requirements.

Ensure financial plans are actionable and aligned with both short-term performance targets and long-term strategic objectives.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and implement corrective actions as required.

Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management reports to leadership members and shareholders, including clear recommendations.

Systems & Process Optimization

Drive the integration and optimization of finance processes and systems, including ERP and trading/ETRM platforms.

Enhance data integrity, automation, and reporting capabilities to support decision-making and scalability.

Team Management

Lead and manage the CFO Office, ensuring effective coordination and execution of strategic, operational, and administrative priorities across the department.

Foster a high-performance culture through strong leadership, coaching, and talent development, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and capability building to ensure organizational effectiveness and a sustainable talent pipeline.

Stakeholder Management

Effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including shareholders, senior executives, auditors, and financial institutions.

Facilitate alignment across multicultural and cross-functional teams.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a degree or diploma in Business Administration, Finance & Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline, with over 15 years of overall experience, including at least 5 years of proven track record in a similar capacity.

Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively influence executive-level stakeholders. Fluent in both Japanese and English, with proficiency in written and verbal communication; Japanese communication with internal and external stakeholders is essential.

Capable of working effectively with stakeholders across different levels, cultures, geographies, and functions.

Possess good analytical skills and a strong understanding of the markets in which energy related commodity (especially LNG) operates in will be highly desirable

Capable of identifying risks, implementing controls, and evaluating decisions from a regional and global perspective.

Demonstrates keen attention to detail, with the ability to critically interpret information and assess underlying sources and associated challenges.

Possess a deep understanding of the integrated design and optimization of business processes and systems.

DIAMOND GLOBAL ENERGY PTE. LTD.

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