Deputy Director, Finance (Management Reporting)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector research agency in Singapore is seeking a financial manager to oversee management reporting, data management, and resource personnel. Candidates should have 10-15 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, along with a strong command of SAP and Tableau. The role involves reporting to various entities, maintaining compliance, and enhancing data integrity. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and project management skills. This position supports Singapore's R&D efforts and contributes to societal outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills.
• Good command of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team management reporting and resource personnel.
• Provide regular management reports to Reporting Entities.
• Maintain SAP master data and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial planning

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

SAP

Tableau

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society. A*STAR's research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by improving societal outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability.

A*STAR is recognised by many accountancy organisations: Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), a Recognised Employer Partner with CPA Australia and others. It reaffirms our commitment to excellence in professional development, and to fostering the growth of our employees in the field of Finance and Accounting.

Job Description

Supervise a team on the management reporting, data management and resource personnels for A*STAR.

Management Reporting

• Provide regular (eg. monthly, quarterly) management reports to A*STAR’s Reporting Entities
• Provide any ad-hoc financial management reports and financial analysis
• Maintain enterprise-wide Tableau dashboard for self-help management reporting, and ensure data integrity and minimise downtime
• Conduct training for dashboard users, if required
• Manage queries and feedback from dashboard users
• Appoint vendor to refine and improve existing dashboards, implement new dashboards, if required
• Perform assessment on reporting requirements and develop long term strategy for reporting solutions

Data Management

• Create and maintain SAP master data (e.g. Profit Centre, Cost Centre, WBS, etc.) for all Reporting Entities, ensuring compliance to Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain grants database and ensure all relevant documents are stored (e.g. Letter of Awards, variation approvals)
• Perform month end module closure in SAP
• Maintain General Ledger account codes

Resource Personnel

• Support Reporting Entities with the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of required manpower cost (EOM) for projects undertaken by the Reporting Entities
• Prepare and submit Manpower portion of Fund Requisitions for the Reporting Entities’ grants, including addressing queries from grantor and grant audits
• Drive policy changes relating to manpower cost allocation and enforce organisational-wide compliance
• Drive process and system enhancements to improve processes surrounding manpower allocation and monitoring
• Manage the central team within Finance to provide guidance and support, and ensure alignment of operating procedures and policies on the Reporting Entities across the organisation

Others

• Plan the training and development opportunities for staff to expand for both their capacity and capability, strengthen the talent pipeline
• Any other duties assigned as required

Job Requirements

• Possess at least 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis and reporting
• Strong analytical and data visualisation skills
• Strong project management, communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with SAP, Tableau or other BI reporting tools
• Good command of MS Office applications