Finance FP&A Assistant Manager - 1-Year Contract

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking a finance professional to partner with academic and administrative stakeholders, providing data-driven financial advice and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and planning. You will monitor performance, analyze variances, and manage revenue, receivables, and cash flow while ensuring governance and compliance with university policies.

The role requires strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and experience in a matrix, fast-paced environment. 5+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification would be beneficial.
• Able to operate in a matrix, fast-paced environment with initiative.
• Strong interpersonal relationships across levels and teams.
• Solid analytical thinking and written/verbal communication skills.
• Able to handle high volume and multiple stakeholders with strategic focus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with academic and administrative stakeholders to provide financial advice and support data-driven decision-making.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, ensuring alignment with School and University priorities.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and identify risks and opportunities to enhance financial outcomes.
• Oversee revenue management and receivables processes to ensure timely revenue recognition, effective collections, and strong cash flow management.
• Review funding and budget requests, evaluate business cases, and provide recommendations to support management decisions.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses, translating complex financial information into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Maintain effective financial operations and governance by supporting procurement, payments, asset management, financial closing, audit activities, and compliance with University policies and controls.
• Support Finance Business Partner in any other matters

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Initiative

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Ariba

MS Office

Job description

PERSOL is seeking a finance professional to partner with academic and administrative stakeholders, providing data-driven financial advice and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and planning. You will monitor performance, analyze variances, and manage revenue, receivables, and cash flow while ensuring governance and compliance with university policies.

The role requires strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and experience in a matrix, fast-paced environment. 5+ years preferred.