FINANCE MANAGER

Breast Cancer Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to oversee financial operations, including budgeting and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in the non-profit sector, and hold qualifications such as ACCA or equivalent. Responsibilities include financial reporting, grant management, and team leadership within a dynamic charity environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in charity or non-profit financial management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of charity accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and prepare timely financial reports.
• Lead annual budgeting process and monitor cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and support external audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, Diploma or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Salesforce

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management & Reporting
   • Oversee the charity’s day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, procurement strategy and bank reconciliations.
   • Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, including variance analysis.
   • Produce financial statements and reports for the GM, ExCo, and other key stakeholders.
   • Ensure accurate recording and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds.
   • Develop procurement financial strategies that support cost optimization and compliance.
2. Budgeting & Forecasting
   • Lead the annual budgeting process; support teams in budget preparation and monitoring.
   • Monitor cash flow and forecast future financial needs for the charity and specific projects and campaigns.
   • Analyse financial performance against budgets and provide insights for decision-making and variance analysis.
   • Monitor procurement budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets. Highlight any cost overruns on a quarterly basis to Exco recommend mitigating measures.
3. Compliance & Controls
   • Ensure BCF activities are in compliance with IPC code of governance and fulfills the governance evaluation checklist (GEC) for submission to charity portal.
   • Ensure BCF transactions comply with statutory requirements and internal financial policies.
   • Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and documentation.
   • Prepare for and support external audits, working closely with auditors and external accountants.
   • Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls and external regulations.
   • Support audits by maintaining transparent records of transactions.
4. Grant & Fund Management
   • Effectively manage financial aspects of grants, including budgeting, monitoring spend, and preparing reports.
   • Work with fundraising teams to support funding bids and demonstrate value for money.
   • Monitor BCF’s reserves and alert the Exco when the fixed deposits, T-bills and/ or bonds are maturing or expiring.
5. Team Leadership & Collaboration
   • Manage finance team member/ vendor, providing coaching, training, and performance management, where applicable.
   • Collaborate with non-finance colleagues to ensure financial information is accessible and understood.
   • Contribute to organisational strategy and business planning from a financial perspective.
6. Other Duties
   • Ensure activities align with charity values, quality standards, and duty of care.
   • Support fundraising campaigns, ad hoc projects and undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
• Qualified (or part-qualified) accountant (ACCA, Diploma or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in charity or non-profit financial management preferred
• Experience in managing tax compliance for donors and understanding relevant tax regulations related to charitable donations.
• Strong knowledge of charity accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in using accounting and donation management software such as Xero, Salesforce, and other relevant tools.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to drive change and improvements in
• financial processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.