Corporate Finance Manager

Location: Remote

• Support financial analysis and underwriting for hotel acquisitions, investments and strategic transactions.
• Review and assess investment assumptions including operating costs, capex and projected cash flows.
• Review to evaluate investment returns, funding requirements, financing structures and transaction economics.
• Support investment committee materials, transaction recommendations and financial analysis.

• Coordinate finance-related due diligence activities for investments and acquisitions.
• Support the review of investment and holding structures, including relevant Singapore/offshore structures.
• Coordinate with tax advisors on tax structuring, tax due diligence and tax opinions.
• Review financial implications of legal, commercial, technical and operational due diligence findings.

• Support the establishment and capitalisation of investment vehicles and special purpose entities, Work closely with legal counsel and external advisors on transaction documentation and financial requirements. 

• Lead the financing process for acquisitions and investment projects, including developing financing strategies and identifying suitable lenders.
• Prepare lender information packs and financial materials.
• Coordinate lender outreach, Q&A, site visits, management presentations and due diligence.
• Evaluate and compare indicative financing terms and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Support term sheet negotiations and lender mandate processes.
• Coordinate the lender credit approval process.
• Manage financing documentation including loan agreements, bond documentation and related financing arrangements.

• Monitor financing conditions precedent and ensure all requirements are satisfied prior to drawdown.

• Coordinate investor capital calls and funding requirements.
• Manage equity funding into JV and investment structures.
• Coordinate funding into offshore and onshore entities,
• Support preferred share, and other capitalisation arrangements.
• Ensure appropriate funding evidence, bank certificates and supporting documentation are available for transaction closing.
• Monitor transaction funding requirements and maintain accurate funding schedules.

• Coordinate the opening and readiness of offshore and onshore bank accounts.
• Establish and monitor transaction and project bank accounts.
• Coordinate loan project accounts, operating accounts, trust accounts and other required accounts.
• Monitor cash flows and ensure sufficient liquidity is available for acquisition, financing, capex and operating requirements.
• Coordinate payment flows and transaction settlements with internal teams, banks, trustees and external advisors.

• Maintain the finance-related closing checklist and ensure all financial deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Prepare and coordinate the transaction funds flow.
• Coordinate purchase price, financing proceeds, equity contributions, trustee fees and transaction cost settlements.
• Ensure all financing and equity funding conditions are satisfied before closing.
• Support final closing readiness and go/no-go discussions.
• Coordinate with legal, deal, asset management and investor relations teams to ensure smooth transaction completion.

• Prepare regular updates on financing status, funding requirements and transaction readiness.
• Support investor reporting and communications relating to financing and capital requirements.
• Prepare financial analysis and presentations for senior management and investors.
• Highlight material financial risks, funding gaps, financing issues and key transaction milestones.
• Maintain accurate transaction trackers and financial documentation.

• Coordinate the appointment and onboarding of accounting and tax service providers for investment entities.
• Support the establishment of appropriate financial controls, reporting processes and banking arrangements for newly acquired assets.
• Ensure transaction documentation and financial records are properly maintained and handed over to the relevant finance and asset management teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Real Estate or a related discipline.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, real estate investment, transaction advisory, project finance or a similar environment.
• Strong experience in financial modelling, investment analysis and transaction execution.
• Proven experience managing debt financing, lender processes and/or capital raising.
• Experience with acquisitions, refinancing, investment transactions or structured finance is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital structures, cash flow analysis and investment returns.
• Experience working with external legal, tax, accounting and financial advisors.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and strong ownership of deliverables.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-border and multicultural environment
• Experience in real estate, hospitality or hotel investment will be an advantage.
• Demonstrate the ability of working independently and effectively in a remote setup.