Chan Szu Ping
I bring 22+ years of experience across corporate finance, FP&A, treasury, business partnering and finance transformation, supported by 7+ years of Big 4 audit experience. Most recently Regional Finance Director, APAC, I now bring senior finance leadership directly to growing businesses — at the level and pace they need. I hold a B.A. (Hons) in Accounting and professional qualifications spanning accounting, finance and management, including Fellow of ACCA (UK), Chartered Accountant of Singapore, ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant, and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (UK). Based in Singapore, I work with growing businesses locally and provide remote advisory support for selected regional engagements.
Cross-Sector Finance Leadership, With Maritime Depth
Serving growing SMEs and founder-led businesses across sectors, with specialist depth in maritime and shipping. My core work spans cash flow, FP&A, management reporting, financing, controls, systems and finance-team leadership.
The Combination Is the Differentiator
Public Accounting Foundation
- 7+ years of Big 4 experience
- Audit Manager-level leadership experience
- Audit Supervisor-level experience
- Direct exposure to audit partners, management and complex engagements
Corporate Finance Leadership
- Regional Finance Director, APAC
- Senior Group Finance & FP&A leadership
- Finance operations & shared-services leadership
- Shipping, maritime & logistics finance experience
Evidence of Business Impact
Selected outcomes from previous senior finance leadership roles across working capital, treasury, finance transformation and commercial performance.
Working Capital
Improved monthly accounts receivable collections threefold within nine months.
Cash Conversion
Doubled monthly receivables collections within three months and reduced days sales outstanding (DSO) from 190 to 150 days.
Funding & Treasury
Secured an additional US$40 million in short-term credit facilities and managed more than US$300 million in vessel and container financing.
ERP & Finance Transformation
Led finance systems integration and process improvement, including gap analysis, user acceptance testing, user training, and order-to-cash and procure-to-pay automation.
Commercial FP&A
Strengthened regional budgeting and forecasting, management KPIs, variance analysis and finance business partnering with operational leaders.
Historical experience and outcomes; individual client results depend on circumstances and engagement scope.
What Makes This Different
Senior & Hands-On
Direct, senior-level involvement from day one, not a junior team member learning on your dime.
Big 4 Rigor
Numbers that hold up to scrutiny from auditors, banks and investors.
Right-Sized
Pay for what you actually need — scale up or down as your business changes.
Personal
You work with me directly, not a rotating cast of consultants.
Let's Have a Conversation
No pressure, no obligation — just an honest conversation about where your finance function stands today.
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