Chief Financial Officer, SingHealth HQ

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore General Hospital is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial operations and provide strategic advisory to the Group CFO. This senior leadership role involves overseeing financial controls, managing audits, and ensuring compliance while driving key financial initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, extensive experience in finance management, and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of accounting or finance experience.
• 10 years in a leadership position at senior management level.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage financial closings.
• Drive key projects including finance frameworks implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Cost Reduction

Strategic Advisory

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Professional License (ACCA or CA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee the financial operations of SingHealth Corporate Office, SingHealth Pharmacare and Singapore Cord Blood Bank. You will provide strategic financial advisory to the Group CFO and manage a team to execute financial strategies across the organisation.

You will be responsible in overseeing financial controls and accounting procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing monthly and annual financial closings, and statutory audits. You will handle cash flow management, provide strategic advice on cost reduction and asset optimisation, and deliver comprehensive management reporting. The role includes budgeting, forecasting, and developing action plans to meet financial objectives, while managing risks and overseeing billing operations, transfer pricing, and Group Goods and Service Tax (GST) matters. Additionally, you will drive key projects including the implementation of finance frameworks for Operation Shared Services and cluster IT billing initiatives.

Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Professional Accounting Qualification
• Professional License (ACCA or CA)
• At least 15 years of accounting or finance experience, with at least 10 years in a leadership position at senior management level (e.g. Finance Director, Head of Finance)
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting will be an advantage
• A people leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with the ability to manage cross-functional and institutional relationships
• Adept at handling complex, ambiguous and challenging situations
• Knowledge of SAP and proven track record in leveraging technology for financial process improvements and reporting