Job Description

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia's leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 225 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner is a key strategic advisor to SATS senior leadership, providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to support decision-making, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.

This role serves as a key liaison between the SATS Group finance team, regional leadership, and local management teams, ensuring strong financial governance and alignment with the group's investment objectives.

Financial Performance Management

Oversee financial performance of investee companies, including profitability, cash flow, and working capital.
Prepare and perform analytical review of monthly financial performance against budget and forecast.
Review the financial accounting for overseas investments during the month end closing.
Lead monthly/quarterly financial reviews, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to key stakeholders.
Identify drivers of profitability, efficiency gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Strategic Business Partnering

Work closely with CEOs, CFOs, and management teams of investee companies to support strategic planning and execution.
Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and reporting tools to support strategic decision-making and planning processes.
Advise SATS Group management and/or Board nominees on financial implications of projects undertaken by the business units, including review of financial projections for feasibility assessment.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business goals.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Drive, coordinate, prepare and track quartering forecast, annual budget and 5-year plans with business units.
Coordinate annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across companies.
Consolidate and present financial outlooks to Group leadership.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary finance interface between SATS leadership team, Group Finance and APAC investee management team.
Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare and present reports to internal committees and regional leadership.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

Ensure investee companies operate with strong financial controls, compliance, and audit standards.
Identify gaps in governance or reporting and drive corrective actions.

Other Relevant Functions

Building a high-performing finance team.
Handle audit queries and related audit required assessment.
Any ad-hoc assignments and projects.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CFA/CPA/MBA preferred.
At least 10 years of progressive finance experience; experience in investment management, FP&A, corporate finance, or business partnering strongly preferred.
Prior exposure to APAC markets, with ability to work across multiple time zones and cultures.
Strong knowledge of financial modelling, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
Experience working with investee companies or regional consolidation roles is a plus.
Experience of team leading is highly preferred.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability, and problem-solving skills.
High level of business acumen and commercial judgement.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Strong planning skills to support dynamic business requirements and meet tight reporting timelines.
Require periodic travels within APAC to meet with investee companies, conduct reviews, and support key initiatives.

Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner (APAC)