Assistant Finance Manager @ Education

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

Job summary

PERSOL Singapore is looking for a Finance professional to provide financial planning, analysis and control expertise. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, revenue management, and management reporting within a university setting.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, drive financial processes, and ensure compliance with university policies while delivering insights for decision-making. The position is based in the West on a 1-year contract with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification would be beneficial.
• Comfortable operating in a matrix structure and in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively within the team.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to handle high volume and multiple stakeholders across all levels in the organisation.
• Able to balance attention to detail while maintaining strong understanding of broader strategic objectives.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and drive projects to completion.
• More than 5 years of experience in a combination of Financial Planning & Analysis and Controllership.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)
• Good knowledge of SAP system
• Good knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Ariba system would be advantageous

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

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Ariba

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Ariba

Job description

Salary: Up to S$5500/month

Duration: 1 year contract (convertible / extendable)

Location: West

Working hours: Mon to Thur (8.30am to 5.45pm) and Fri (8.30am to 5.15pm)

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

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification would be beneficial

• Comfortable operating in a matrix structure and in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively within the team

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels

• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills both written and verbal

• Able to handle high volume and multiple stakeholders across all levels in the organisation

• Able to balance attention to detail while maintaining strong understanding of broader strategic objectives

• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and drive projects to completion

• More than 5 years of experience in a combination of Financial Planning & Analysis and Controllership

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)

• Good knowledge of SAP system

• Good knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Ariba system would be advantageous