Assistant Director, Financial Accounting & Planning

National Healthcare Group Corporate Office (HQ); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Singapore seeks a Senior Finance Manager to deliver critical financial management information and lead performance optimizations. The candidate should have a degree in Accountancy or Finance, with at least 12 years of experience, including 4 in management. Experience in healthcare or manufacturing is preferred, along with strong quantitative skills. This role supports decision-making through accurate reporting and engages with various departments to drive productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant work experience in finance.
• At least 4 years in a managerial capacity.
• Experience in healthcare or manufacturing industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimise financial performance and provide financial management information.
• Support strategic decision-making with accurate reporting.
• Develop procedures aligned with management policies.
• Drive performance improvements with departmental partners.
• Provide oversight for approvals and service pricing.

Skills

Team management

Strong quantitative skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Data science understanding

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Finance

Job description

This role reports to the Deputy Director of Finance and plays a key role in delivering financial and management information to support strategic decision-making. The incumbent will lead efforts to optimise financial performance, ensure compliance with policies, and work closely with departments to drive productivity and operational effectiveness. Leadership experience and a strong background in healthcare or manufacturing will be advantageous for this role.

Job Description

• Work within a team of finance staff to optimise performance and provide timely, relevant, and meaningful financial and management information (e.g., financial performance by discipline and DRGs).
• Support strategic decision-making through accurate reporting and insights.
• Develop and implement procedures and controls aligned with established management and regulatory policies.
• Partner with departments to drive performance improvements and enhance productivity.
• Provide financial oversight across various activities, including but not limited to:
  • Review of financial and operational information for approvals and post-implementation reviews
  • Regular updates of service pricing
  • Review and approval of purchases in accordance with established authorisation policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or Finance, or a recognised professional qualification in accountancy.
• At least 12 years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 4 years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven ability to manage teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in healthcare or manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Basic knowledge of data science techniques and concepts, with an understanding of their application in a finance context, is advantageous.