Finance Testing Lead / Buona Vista / Contract

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a Finance Testing Lead in Buona Vista for a contract role. The candidate will manage end‑to‑end UAT testing across Finance and cross‑functional projects, ensuring rigorous quality and timely delivery.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, deep understanding of project lifecycles, risk management, and strong collaboration with global business partners. Prior SAP/ERP experience is a plus, and PMP/ISTQB is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• PMP or ISTQB certification a plus.
• SAP FI/SD or equivalent ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate testing across Finance and cross‑functional UAT programs.
• Plan, organise, and coordinate UAT scope, resources, environments, and entry/exit criteria.
• Lead execution, analyze results, report status, and drive issue resolution.
• Craft UAT processes and documentation aligned with industry best practices.
• Partner with global business units to deliver quality on time.
• Identify risks and mitigate issues; support business readiness and post-implementation review.

Skills

UAT Leadership

Technical Depth

Project Lifecycle

Risk Management

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Communication & Influence

Analytical Problem Solving

Execution & Agility

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

PMP or ISTQB Foundation / Advanced Level certification

Tools

SAP FI/SD modules

Finance ERP systems

Job description

Finance Testing Lead / Buona Vista / Contract

SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance (functional-transformation) Lead to manage the test efforts of Finance and cross-functional projects. For this critical role, we are looking for a hands‑on, adept leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with an unrelenting focus on detail and execution quality. You will orchestrate end‑to‑end strategies across simultaneous projects, navigating a dynamic global environment while building the trusted partnerships essential to long‑term success.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• UAT Leadership: Proven UAT management experience with the ability to dynamically develop and drive comprehensive cross‑functional test strategies across simultaneous projects.
• Technical Depth: High technical ability, capable of quickly understanding complex integrated systems and their downstream dependencies.
• Project Lifecycle: Thorough understanding of the Project Lifecycle methodology, with the ability to plan, organise, and manage testing activities from preparation through execution and reporting.
• Risk Management: Excel at quickly identifying, articulating, and handling UAT risk - able to see around corners and understand downstream impacts before they materialise.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Ability to quickly build trusted relationships with global business partners and work seamlessly across all levels of leadership; viewed as a trusted advisor and partner.
• Communication & Influence: written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution capabilities across a wide range of technical and business teams.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Solid business judgment combining critical thinking with hands‑on execution, grounded in detail‑oriented, analytical decision‑making.
• Execution & Agility: Ability to lead with forward‑thinking action and provide goal‑oriented direction in the face of ambiguity, with a track record of driving projects forward with a sense of urgency.
• Continuous Improvement: Exhibit a real passion for innovation shown through creative strategies and continuous process improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Orchestrate Testing: Responsible for managing simultaneous Finance and cross‑functional UAT testing efforts, dynamically developing and driving comprehensive cross‑functional UAT strategies from inception through completion.
• Testing Preparation: Manage, plan, and organise all activities and tasks throughout UAT planning - including test scope definition, resource planning, environment coordination, and entry/exit criteria.
• Test Execution & Reporting: Lead and collaborate with multiple UAT partner teams to connect the dots and stitch across workstreams to drive success. Analyse execution results, report status, and keep the extended team informed and accountable to the resolution of key issues.
• Testing Documentation: Lead test resources required for successful execution of projects and craft UAT management processes, artifacts, and documentation in line with industry best practices.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Partner closely with business units - to deliver quality outcomes on time while meeting key business capabilities. Develop and sustain good, trusted relationships with all cross‑functional partners.
• Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively identify material issues impacting test quality and timelines, resolve them quickly, and elevate with clarity where needed.
• Change & Communication: Communicate test status regularly, manage testing risks, and support business readiness and post‑implementation review activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Innovate and share best practices in testing with members of the broader FIS team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• PMP or ISTQB Foundation / Advanced Level certification is a plus
• SAP experience (FI and SD modules or other major Finance ERP systems)

EA License No.: 02C3423 | Personnel Reg No.: R2089914

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