Finance Manager

Catholic Welfare Services, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social service organization in Singapore seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations for a new nursing home project. The role entails managing accounting, budgeting, and internal controls while ensuring strong compliance and integrity. Candidates should possess a degree in Finance and 6–8 years of experience, including managerial responsibilities. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration in a mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Professional development and growth

Collaborative work culture

Opportunity to shape financial systems

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant experience, including managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, budgeting, and cashflow management.
• Experience with government grants and ERP system implementation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity.
• Develop budget and cashflow models and conduct regular analysis.
• Support project owners in grant applications, claims, and reporting.
• Support the Digitalisation team in rolling out a new ERP system.

Skills

Managerial responsibilities

Accounting knowledge

Budgeting expertise

Cashflow management

Problem-solving

Collaborative spirit

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Finance

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of a new nursing home development project. Beyond managing numbers, this role plays a vital part in stewarding resources responsibly so that every dollar entrusted to us goes towards improving lives and supporting our mission. Particularly, the candidate will be responsible for end-to-end finance functions, including accounting, budgeting, internal controls, cash flow analysis, grant administration, and implementing a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. This role requires both hands‑on financial management and strategic oversight, with opportunities to shape finance policies, processes, and systems to support long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stewardship of Finance & Accounting

• Lead day-to-day finance operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity.
• Build and uphold strong internal controls to safeguard community resources.
• Partner with auditors, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure trust and accountability.

2. Budgeting and Cashflow Forecasting for a new Mission

• Develop budget and cashflow models and conduct regular analysis to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and the nursing home development project.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises in consultation with senior management.
• Monitor financial performance against budget, prepare variance analysis, and provide timely insights for decision‑making.

4. Grants & Partnerships

• Support project owners in grant applications, claims, and reporting with precision and timeliness.
• Strengthen relationships with funders by ensuring transparent stewardship of funds.
• Ensure grant compliance and track fund utilisation.

5. Systems for the Future

• Support the Digitalisation team in rolling out a new Enterprise Resource Planning system, ensuring requirements are met.
• Develop SOP and mentor users in adopting new systems and practices.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA) preferred.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience, including managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, budgeting, and cashflow management.
• Experience with government grants and ERP system implementation is an advantage.
• A problem‑solver with integrity, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape financial systems and processes for a flagship nursing home project.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work culture.
• Professional development and growth in both finance and systems leadership.

Interested parties please submit your applications via CareersFuture portal. Thank you.