Director, Head of Finance & Data Management Team (Job id: 10074109)

MUFG BANK, LTD. Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to enhance the regional finance strategy. This role requires a minimum of 12 years in the banking industry and at least 10 years in finance strategy or strategic planning. Proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N1) is essential to communicate with corporate clients. The responsibilities include monitoring financials, leading initiatives, and training staff across branches. This position is pivotal for driving finance-related improvements and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enhance Regional Finance Strategy through planning and executing initiatives.
• Drive accounting and tax initiatives while monitoring financials.
• Train and strengthen staff in Branches and Regional HQ.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of financial accounting

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

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 staff 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