Application Manager - IT (FinTech)

St Logistics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St Logistics in Singapore seeks an Application Manager (Finance) to lead the technology agenda for Finance, driving transformation and AI-enabled solutions across finance processes. You will partner with the CFO office and finance leaders to translate strategy into a clear technology roadmap and programs that deliver measurable outcomes.

You will work with Finance/Tech professionals and third-party vendors to deliver, run and improve finance systems, manage risks, and drive responsible AI use in

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computing, Finance or Accounting.
• 7–10 years’ experience with finance systems or ERP programmes.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional programmes and vendor teams.

Responsibilities

• Define technology roadmap and transformation programmes for Finance.
• Oversee governance, risk, data security and compliance.
• Partner with CFO office and finance leaders.
• Manage budgets, resources and change management.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional management

Vendor management

AI/Automation awareness

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Computing, Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Application Manager (Finance) leads the technology agenda for Finance, driving finance transformation and the adoption of IT and AI-enabled solutions across finance processes. He/She partners with the CFO office, finance leaders and business stakeholders to translate finance strategy and business objectives into a clear technology roadmap and programmes that deliver measurable outcomes. He/She works with a team of Finance/Tech professionals and third-party vendors or service providers to deliver, run and continuously improve finance systems and platforms. He/She manages risks related to delivery, data, security, controls and compliance.
As one who directs multiple finance technology programmes, he/she adopts a broad, global perspective and is confident in making critical decisions, balancing competing priorities and resource needs across stakeholders. He/She is an excellent leader who has a passion for mentoring and developing professionals in the team and for championing responsible use of AI and automation in Finance.

Job description:

Job Function

Information Technology

Job Summary

The Application Manager (Finance) leads the technology agenda for Finance, driving finance transformation and the adoption of IT and AI-enabled solutions across finance processes. He/She partners with the CFO office, finance leaders and business stakeholders to translate finance strategy and business objectives into a clear technology roadmap and programmes that deliver measurable outcomes. He/She works with a team of Finance/Tech professionals and third-party vendors or service providers to deliver, run and continuously improve finance systems and platforms. He/She manages risks related to delivery, data, security, controls and compliance.
As one who directs multiple finance technology programmes, he/she adopts a broad, global perspective and is confident in making critical decisions, balancing competing priorities and resource needs across stakeholders. He/She is an excellent leader who has a passion for mentoring and developing professionals in the team and for championing responsible use of AI and automation in Finance.

Job Responsibilities/Key Tasks(External)

• Partner with the CFO office and Finance leaders to define the technology vision, target operating model and transformation roadmap.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate Finance processes, including record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, planning and forecasting.
• Develop business cases, prioritise investments and track benefits against cost, time and quality metrics.
• Establish governance and standards for Finance transformation initiatives.

Drive IT & AI Enablement for Finance

• Identify, pilot and scale AI, analytics and automation use cases, including reconciliation, forecasting, anomaly detection, reporting and process automation.
• Establish responsible AI practices covering data quality, governance, security, privacy and regulatory compliance.
• Drive adoption of modern Finance platforms and ERP capabilities, ensuring effective system and data integration.
• Strengthen Finance data and reporting to enable a single source of truth and self-service analytics.
• Lead change management, training and capability building to support technology adoption.

Oversee Programme Planning & Delivery

• Oversee programme plans and delivery against time, cost and quality objectives.
• Conduct regular reviews of progress, risks, issues and performance.
• Guide teams in resolving escalations, corrective actions and trade-off decisions.
• Work with Finance, cross-functional management and programme sponsors to align objectives and manage expectations.
• Provide expert guidance on programme delivery and transformation.

Manage Finance IT Operations, Vendors & Department

• Ensure stability, security, controls and audit readiness of Finance systems, including period-end close and regulatory reporting.
• Manage technology vendors and service providers, including contracts, performance and service levels.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, resource allocation and staffing.
• Coach and develop staff, setting clear goals and accountability.
• Drive effective performance management in line with organisational policies.

Job Requirements

- Degree in Information Technology, Computing, Finance, Accounting or a related field

- 7-10 years of working experience, including experience in finance systems, finance transformation or ERP programmes

- Working knowledge of finance processes and AI/automation, analytics and data platforms applied to Finance

- Proven experience leading cross-functional programmes, teams and vendors

- Able to commute for work daily at 60 Pioneer Road, Tuas.