AVP, Support Unit Business Finance & Cost Management

DBS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore seeks an AVP for Support Unit Business Finance & Cost Management. This role requires a degree in a related field and at least 6 years of experience. The successful candidate will manage performance and financial processes while working closely with unit heads. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for this dynamic position. The bank offers a competitive salary and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Must have strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance and financial responsibilities across Support Units.
• Drive forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Lead process automation efforts for efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in related field

Job description

Job Description - AVP, Support Unit Business Finance & Cost Management (WD80053)

Job Description

AVP, Support Unit Business Finance & Cost Management - ( WD80053 )

Business Function

Group Finance aims to deliver world‑class standards in reporting, financial planning and finance processes. We provide insights and analyses that help the bank make sound business decisions – whether in the areas of product development or customer profitability. We also provide capital management, business planning, forecasting, and tax and accounting advisory services.

The bank is also a certified Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for the Singapore Qualification Programme by the Singapore Accountancy Commission and an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Approved Employer.

Role Description & Responsibilities

Partnering closely with Support Units, you will drive day to day operational and financial responsibilities including performance management and financial processes/ MIS delivery, governance, risks and controls. You will work closely with the respective unit heads, leads and their planning teams to support the productivity & optimization agenda.

Main functional responsibilities and deliverables

• Performance management and business partnering:
  • Work closely with Support Units in areas of financial analysis and MIS, drive deeper data insights for cost/ expense drivers
  • Improve clarity and transparency in financial reporting, evolve MIS to suit business needs
  • Support regional SU strategies with a financial lens
  • Partner across the region to ensure consistency across locations
  • Manage resource/ FTE trends within units
• Forecasting & Budgeting
• Business cases & Contract management:
  • Work closely with unit planners/ initiative owners to refine business cases, incl investments & benefits quantification; monitor initiative financials
  • Critically review contract proposals for business, incl. assessment for business needs, appropriate governance and approvals, save quantification
• Direct Billing / Recharges: ensure appropriate governance & understanding of cross border charges for services provided by regional teams with the country SU teams; work with Tax for Audit/Assessment
• Cost allocation: ensure allocations and associated data provide a meaningful representation of allocations to Business Units, Segments and Products
• Efficiency: lead process automation efforts to drive efficiency within Support Unit Finance team

Successful candidate will start with managing portfolio such as Operations, Data, etc, and scope may evolve as work demands/ requirements change.

Requirements

• Degree holder in related field with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong team player with keen analytical skills and attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to resolve issues between disparate stakeholders
• Ability to operate independently, collaborating with senior colleagues to drive outcomes.
• Able to work under pressure and interested in developing a career in a dynamic banking environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Plus to have experience working with multiple dimensional cubes

Apply now

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.