Director / Programme Manager (Finance Change)

Tangspac Consulting Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangspac Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Programme Manager at Director level to spearhead finance change initiatives across banking, coordinating Finance and Technology to deliver systems, regulatory reporting, and process improvements. You will oversee large-scale programmes affecting GL, reconciliation, and finance platforms, with a focus on Basel, IFRS, and GST compliance.

The role requires guiding cross-functional teams, managing budgets exceeding multi-million dollars, engaging

Qualifications

• 15+ years in programme or project management within banking/financial services.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale finance transformations.
• Experience managing multi-million budgets and 20+ cross-functional team members.
• Strong knowledge of GL, regulatory reporting and finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year finance transformation programmes, including system implementations.
• Oversee end-to-end programme lifecycle: budgeting, planning, risk, governance, reporting.
• Partner with CFO, Risk, Tech and Ops to align objectives with regulatory requirements.
• Drive change management and user adoption for new finance processes.
• Establish governance forums and report to C-suite and regulators as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic programme management

Finance transformation

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/IT

MBA or related master's degree

PMP/PRINCE2/SAFe/Scrum Master

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Axiom

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager at Director level to lead finance change initiatives within banking industry.This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Technology, andTransformation, driving strategic programmes that enhance financial systems, regulatory reporting, and operational efficiency. You will be responsible for overseeing large-scale, cross-functional programmes that impact general ledger, regulatory reporting, reconciliation, and finance platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex finance transformation programmes including system implementations, process re-engineering, and regulatory reporting changes (e.g., Basel, MAS TRM, IFRS, GST).
• Manage end-to-end programme lifecycle from initiation to closure, including budgeting, planning, risk management, governance, and stakeholder reporting.
• Partner with Finance, Risk, Technology, and Operations teams to align programme objectives with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, and delivery management for finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Axiom, or other finance platforms).
• Establish and chair programme governance forums, providing regular updates to C-suite stakeholders, steering committees, and regulators as needed.
• Drive change management and user adoption, ensuring smooth transition of new finance processes and systems into BAU.
• Manage a team of project managers, business analysts, and technical leads, providing mentorship and direction.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements throughout the programme lifecycle.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in programme or project management within banking or financial services, with at least 5 years focused on finance change initiatives.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale finance transformation programmes
• Experience managing programmes with budgets exceeding $5-10 million and cross-functional teams of 20+ members.
• Strong understanding of finance processes including GL, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliation, month-end closing, and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements in Singapore (e.g., MAS Notice 610, MAS 755, GST, IFRS 9/17) is highly preferred.
• Understanding of data governance, finance data models, and integration patterns between finance and core banking systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging CFO-level executives, Finance Heads, and Technology leaders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex finance and technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive decisions in a fast-paced banking environment.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Technology, or a related field. MBA or relevant Master's degree is a plus.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile (SAFe, ScrumMaster) , or CPA/CA are highly advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Finance Change, Group Finance, or Treasury functions within a bank.
• Knowledge of data analysis will be a plus
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for finance reporting.
• Prior experience in regulatory implementation projects (e.g., Basel IV, MAS TRM, IFRS 17).