Finance Manager

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel Group is seeking a Finance Manager to partner with regional leaders in driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance.

You will lead budgeting, variance analysis, KPI tracking, and ESG reporting for the Nxera subsidiary, working with auditors and ensuring statutory compliance.

The role requires a degree in accounting/finance and at least 3 years of finance and business partnering experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least 3 years of finance and business partnering experience.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience in financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leaders on financial planning and budgeting.
• Lead forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reviews.
• Monitor regional cost recovery KPIs and drive improvements.
• Support ESG reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with external auditors for statutory reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Manager to partner with regional business leaders in driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance.

How You will Make An Impact:

Business Partnering & Financial Planning

• Partner with regional senior leaders across Engineering & Development, Product & Development, and Investment & Strategy.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic business plans.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights on financial performance.
• Monitor and track regional cost recovery KPIs, identifying gaps and recommending process improvements.
• Support Finance leadership with competitor benchmarking and industry analysis.
• Leverage AI and advanced analytics tools to automate the collection, consolidation, and analysis of internal and external data.
• Deliver regular market updates, including financial performance and investment trends.
• Provide insights to support strategic planning and investment decision-making.

Sustainability & ESG Reporting

• Support Group sustainability reporting requirements, including data validation.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with internal standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee financial reporting for the assigned Nxera subsidiary.
• Ensure the timely preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Liaise with external auditors on statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Skills for Success:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in finance and business partnering.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience in financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage finance and non-finance stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work within established timelines.
• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and environments.

Good to Have

• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, or ACCA) preferred.
• Prior experience in the infrastructure or data centre sector is an advantage.