Assistant Director/Deputy Director (Business Partnership/Finance Department)

Energy Market Authority EMA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory agency in Singapore is looking for a Branch Head to lead the Financial Planning and Analysis team. Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, managing debt issuance, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years in finance, with leadership experience and relevant qualifications. This role requires strong strategic thinking and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in FP&A and Corporate Financing.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a team.
• Prior experience in Medium-Term-Notes Program implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A, Treasury, and Working Capital Management team.
• Oversee preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure effective service delivery in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Qualifications in Accountancy or Finance

Chartered Financial Analyst certification

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Branch Head reporting to the Director of Finance, responsibilities include:

• Leading a team responsible for Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Treasury, and Working Capital Management
• Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to determine strategic objectives and providing financial inputs/guidance to achieve optimal outcomes for the business plan
• Overseeing the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and other revenue and expenditure projections to ensure accurate budget forecasts and fee reviews
• Managing debt issuance and maintenance
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting/submissions to stakeholders and regulators
• Ensuring effective and efficient service delivery in compliance with Government Instruction Manuals
• Implementing risk management strategies and closing identified gaps
• Liaising with auditors for all audit activities related to the branch's operations
• Mentoring and motivating team members for professional growth and personal potential
• Driving policy and process reviews/transformation to achieve a High-Performance Organisation

Requirements

• 8 to 10 years of experience in FP&A and Corporate Financing
• At least 3 years of experience leading a team
• Qualifications in Accountancy or Finance; Chartered Financial Analyst certification is an advantage
• Prior experience in end-to-end implementation of Medium-Term-Notes Program (preferred)
• Strategic thinking skills and ability to interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to design effective communication strategies and messages to influence organizational outcomes
• Attention to detail with good project management and resource deployment skills