Finance Transformation Readiness Lead / Buona Vista / Contract

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a Finance (functional-transformation) leader responsible for managing end-to-end UAT across finance and cross-functional projects. The role demands hands-on leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality testing outcomes in a fast-paced, global environment.

You will orchestrate planning, execution, governance, and continuous improvement across multiple workstreams, partnering with business

Qualifications

• Degree required in Accounting, Finance, IS, or related field.
• Professional certification such as PMP or ISTQB is a plus.
• SAP or major Finance ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance and cross-functional UAT strategy and delivery from planning to completion.
• Plan test scope, resources, environments, and entry/exit criteria.
• Drive test execution with partner teams, track progress and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain UAT governance and documentation.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to drive alignment.
• Identify and mitigate testing risks and issues.
• Provide regular status updates on risks and readiness.
• Drive execution excellence and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Champion continuous improvement of testing processes.

Skills

UAT Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Test Strategy

Cross-functional Collaboration

Risk Management

Change Management

Education

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

Tools

SAP FI/SD or Finance ERP

Job description

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• UAT Strategy & Delivery: Lead simultaneous Finance and cross-functional UAT initiatives, developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies from planning through completion.
• Testing Planning & Preparation: Manage all aspects of UAT planning, including test scope definition, resource allocation, environment readiness, and entry/exit criteria. Exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate complex testing activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Test Execution, Monitoring & Reporting: Drive successful execution by collaborating across UAT partner teams, connecting dependencies and ensuring alignment across workstreams. Analyze results, communicate status effectively, and maintain accountability for issue resolution through strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Documentation & Governance: Develop and maintain UAT processes, methodologies, artifacts, and documentation aligned with industry best practices. Ensure testing governance standards support consistent and high-quality project delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence: Build trusted relationships with business and technology stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Act as a trusted advisor, leveraging strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to drive alignment and business outcomes.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate testing risks and issues, anticipating downstream impacts and escalating concerns with clarity when necessary. Apply sound business judgment and analytical problem-solving to support timely decision-making.
• Change Management & Communication: Provide regular updates on testing progress, risks, and readiness while supporting business adoption, implementation activities, and post-deployment reviews. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in both technical and business environments.
• Execution Excellence & Agility: Lead with urgency and adaptability in dynamic and ambiguous environments, providing clear direction and driving projects to successful outcomes through proactive leadership and strong execution focus.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Champion testing best practices, foster knowledge sharing, and identify opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and ways of working. Demonstrate a passion for innovation and continuous improvement to elevate testing effectiveness across the organization.

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)