Assistant Director, Finance & Operations

MORROW ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urban planning firm in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance and Operations to manage financial and operational frameworks. This role involves overseeing cashflow management, budgeting, and liaising with external firms. Ideal candidates should have 7–10 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge in managerial accounting. The position offers flexible arrangements, including one work-from-home day per week, and a salary of SGD 7,000 – 9,000 per month based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in managerial finance and operations, preferably in a professional services firm.
• Strong background in managerial accounting and cashflow management.
• Proficiency in Mandarin preferred as the firm has offices in China.

Responsibilities

• Lead firm's financial operations including cashflow management and budgeting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and operational dashboards.
• Act as a liaison with external accounting firms and banks.
• Oversee office operations and vendor management.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgets

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Manpower Planning

Internal Controls

Accounting

Financial Statements

Managerial Finance

Performance Appraisal

Cash Flow

Financial Reporting

Education

Post-graduate degree in finance, business administration, or management

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

About MORROW

MORROW is a boutique urban planning, architecture, and urban advisory practice based in Singapore, working across the region and internationally. Our work sits at the intersection of urban policy, planning, design, and governance, supporting public‑sector and institutional clients on complex city and development challenges.

We are a lean, professional firm known for thoughtful work, long‑term client relationships, and a strong emphasis on rigor and quality. As the practice continues to mature, we are strengthening our internal systems and looking for an Assistant Director, Operations to take ownership of the firm’s operations.

The Role

This is a new role. The Assistant Director, Operations will report directly to the Managing Director and will be responsible for running the firm’s operational backbone.

Supported by a small team of administrative staff, you will own the firm’s financial and operational framework, set standards, and ensure discipline, visibility, and consistency across the practice.

The role is to lead, coordinate, and optimize the firm’s operational activities, allowing professional teams to focus on client work.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Business Operations (Primary Focus)

• Own the firm’s financial operations, including cashflow management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, and operational dashboards for firm leadership
• Act as the primary liaison with the firm’s external accounting firm, auditors, and banks
• Provide financial and operational insights to support leadership decision‑making

Operational Management & Process Ownership

• Take ownership of firm‑wide operational processes and SOPs
• Own and maintain HR SOPs and internal policies and support performance appraisal and manpower planning from an operational perspective
• Oversee office operations, facilities, and vendor management
• Coordinate with external IT vendors on system reliability, security, and cost management.

Governance & Regional Coordination

• Liaise with the firm’s corporate secretary on statutory and compliance matters
• Maintain corporate and operational documentation.
• Act as the administrative liaison with MORROW’s Shanghai office, coordinating operational, financial, and administrative matters

Who We’re Looking For

• 7–10 years of experience in managerial finance and operations preferably in a professional services firm (consulting, architecture, planning, engineering, legal, or similar)
• Recent post‑graduate candidates with strong academic backgrounds in finance, business administration, or management from universities of good standing will also be considered.
• Strong background in managerial accounting, cashflow management, and internal controls
• Organised, reliable, and able to operate with autonomy
• Looking for a new challenge with broader responsibility and leadership exposure
• As the firm has offices in China, proficiency in Mandarin is preferred
• Only candidates who do not require employment pass sponsorship will be considered (i.e. Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents)

Job Title: Assistant Director, Finance and Operations

SGD 7,000 – 9,000 / month (commensurate with experience)

Mostly office‑based | Flexible arrangements | 1 WFH day per week

Tell employers what skills you have

• Forecasting
• Budgets
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Manpower Planning
• Annual Budgets
• Administration
• Internal Controls
• Accounting
• Financial Statements
• Managerial Finance
• Performance Appraisal
• Cash Flow
• Financial Reporting