Director, Head of Finance & Data Management Team

MUFG Bank, Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial group based in Singapore is looking for a seasoned finance strategist with at least 12 years in the banking industry. The successful candidate will drive initiatives aligned with regional finance strategies, requiring a minimum of 10 years in strategic planning and proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N1). This role emphasizes leadership in financial management, collaboration with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance. Join us to make a significant impact in a dynamic finance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in Banking Industry.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance Strategy and/or Strategic Planning.
• Minimum JLPT N1 Certification (or equivalent) to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan & execute new initiatives for Finance strategy.
• Monitor and support improvement of Branch financials.
• Collaborate with various parties and manage finance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long‑term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

Purpose of role

Enhance Regional Finance Strategy through;

• Plan & execute & lead new initiatives and MTBP from Finance strategy perspectives and CFO perspective for execute Asia strategy,
• Drive initiatives in accounting & tax area as well,
• Enhancement of Finance x Dx,
• Navigating various parties to give shapes to their initiatives and promote/implement their and goals,
• Monitoring functionalities of existing frameworks and improving them as necessary,
• Manage FDM team as a leader/management

Job Responsibilities

Strategic

Plan & execute & lead new initiatives and MTBP from Finance strategy perspectives and CFO perspective for execute Asia strategy, going beyond COOI’s roles and responsibilities.

Drive initiatives in accounting & tax area as well.

Financial -

Monitor Branch/functions financials and support improvement

Financial KPI of MTBP Asia strategy

Customer - Solve Branch specific issues

To raise and solve management issues from regional financial strategy point of view, to collaborate and cowork with various parties inc HQ, BU, CC and branch

People - Train /strengthen staffs in Branches and Regional HQ

To contribute for further improvement of engagement and talent development for entire POA and staff who assign finance in branch. Team manage & engagement & talent development

Other/ Control

Ensure the Bank’s operation/activities in the face/midst of BCP

Adherence to compliance

To liaise and collaborate with stakeholders in Tokyo Head Office and prepare detailed investment application & reports to be presented in Japanese during Meetings and Conferences

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Banking Industry
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance Strategy and/or Strategic Planning
• Minimum JLPT N1 Certification (or equivalent language capabilities/ proficiency) is required to effectively communicate with Japanese Corporate clients, in order to succeed in this role.
• Independent with good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of managerial /financial accounting

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long‑term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organisational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.