Assistant Finance Manager (1-Year Contract) — Strategy & Analysis

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an Assistant Manager, Finance on a 1 year contract in Singapore (West) to oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. The role partners with academic and administrative stakeholders, monitors performance, and drives data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate has more than 5 years in FP&A and Controllership, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP and MS Office. This position requires adaptability in a fast-paced university environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance is required or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Chartered Accountant or equivalent is beneficial for this role.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with academic and administrative stakeholders to provide financial advice and support data-driven decision-making.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, ensuring alignment with School and University priorities.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and identify risks and opportunities to enhance financial outcomes.
• Oversee revenue management and receivables processes to ensure timely revenue recognition, effective collections, and strong cash flow management.
• Review funding and budget requests, evaluate business cases, and provide recommendations to support management decisions.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses, translating complex financial information into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Maintain effective financial operations and governance by supporting procurement, payments, asset management, financial closing, audit activities, and compliance with University policies and controls.
• Support Finance Business Partner in any other matters

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

MS Office

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Ariba

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Ariba

Job description

PERSOL is seeking an Assistant Manager, Finance on a 1 year contract in Singapore (West) to oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. The role partners with academic and administrative stakeholders, monitors performance, and drives data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate has more than 5 years in FP&A and Controllership, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP and MS Office. This position requires adaptability in a fast-paced university environment.