Business Management Manager

Sato Asia Pacific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation in Singapore is seeking a Business Management Manager to lead reporting and data management efforts. The successful candidate will have a degree in accountancy and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, particularly with Oracle ERP. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in English and Japanese. This role offers a chance to collaborate closely with global teams and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Oracle ERP (EBS or Cloud).
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead consolidation and reporting of sales and inventory data.
• Ensure accuracy of key data in Oracle ERP.
• Coordinate annual budget planning and forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Proficiency in English and Japanese

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

As the Business Management Manager, you will lead a small, high-performing team to deliver business insights, strengthen governance, and enhance global reporting and master data quality.

You will collaborate closely with Japan headquarters and sales subsidiaries across Asia and beyond, acting as a strategic bridge between local execution and global direction.

Key Responsibilities

Global Reporting & Analysis – Lead consolidation and reporting of sales, receivables, and inventory data across group companies. Use BI tools (e.g., Tableau) to visualize performance and highlight trends or risks.

Master Data Management – Ensure the accuracy and consistency of key data (customers, vendors, products, chart of accounts) in Oracle ERP, drive process integrity and internal control.

Business Planning & Budgeting – Coordinate annual budget planning, forecasting, and variance analysis across GBS divisions; prepare management reports and recommendations.

Subsidiary Support & Governance – Support regional subsidiaries on financial controls, audit readiness, and process improvements.

Leadership & Team Development – Lead, coach, and grow a small team; foster open communication and collaboration across functions.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Professional Qualification in Accountancy, such as CPA, ACCA, Japanese CPA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience with Oracle ERP (EBS or Cloud), including master data management.
• Strong understanding of accounting and distribution modules (GL, AP, AR, Inventory, Order Management).
• Proven experience managing vendor master data and ERP system settings (budget rate, internal rate, GL period, etc.).
• 3+ years of people‑management experience with direct reports.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in both English and Japanese to effectively communicate with stakeholders and our headquarters.
• Experience with an MNC setup or Big Four firms.
• Familiarity with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Industry expertise in manufacturing or logistics.

Who You Are

• A strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• A system‑minded professional who connects financial data with business processes.
• A people‑focused leader who values transparency and teamwork.
• A culturally adaptable communicator who can bridge Japan HQ and regional teams.
• A proactive change agent who continuously drives process improvement and standardization.