Finance Manager (Education)

Recruit Expert Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Expert Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Finance professional to partner with business units, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, and drive insights for decision-making.

You will coordinate with external auditors and regulators, ensure internal controls, and lead Power BI reporting and process improvements to strengthen data integrity.

Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience, degree in accounting/finance, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance and administration.
• Experience in budgeting, reporting, and audit coordination.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities.
• Excellent communication across teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to analyse performance, set targets, and provide insights.
• Oversee finance operations including payments, claims, and transactions.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for boards.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax agents, and regulators for statutory reporting.
• Drive process improvement, Power BI reporting, and automation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Automation tools

Job description

• Partner with Business Unit Managers and Centre Supervisors to analyse business performance, set financial targets, and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee finance operations including review of payments, claims, and financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls and approval processes.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities, including preparation of management reports and presentation materials for Board and business unit meetings.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely completion of audit, tax, ECDA requirements, and statutory reporting obligations.
• Drive process improvement and system enhancement initiatives, including Power BI reporting, automation, and collaboration with vendors to strengthen efficiency, controls, and data integrity.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in finance and administration, with exposure to budgeting, reporting, and audit coordination.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable business insights.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems; experience with Power BI or automation tools is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across business units, auditors, and external partners.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.