Financial Management Specialist

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Financial Management Specialist. This role involves supporting strategic financial planning and analysis, conducting budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and be proficient in both English and Mandarin. The company values ambitious and resilient individuals committed to a long-term career in finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Mandarin.
• Solid understanding of relevant industry knowledge.
• Familiarity with subsidiary management and taxation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic financial planning and analysis.
• Interpret the organization’s strategic plans into financial goals.
• Conduct budgeting and forecasting to identify risks.
• Monitor industry trends for operational management.
• Support compliance and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic financial planning

Risk management

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Cross-cultural communication

Market analysis

Budgeting skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Management Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting strategic financial planning, analysis, and management within the Research Institute. This role involves translating high-level strategy into actionable financial plans, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and mitigating financial risks in a multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Interpret and decompose the parent organization’s strategic plans into actionable financial goals for the Research Institute.
• Analyze and interpret the Institute’s expense policies and contribute to the development of robust expense management mechanisms.
• Conduct budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis to proactively identify operational risks and opportunities.
• Drive the establishment of a low-cost, high-efficiency operational platform.

Business & Resource Management:

• Monitor industry trends and conduct specialized analyses (e.g., regional budgeting, operational management, investment layout).
• Assist the Director of the Research Institute in overall operational management to ensure the rational allocation and utilization of regional R&D resources.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Maintain a strong understanding of local accounting policies and develop/adapt compliant financial solutions.
• Support the implementation of financial reporting, internal controls, and financial risk management frameworks within the Institute.
• Work to mitigate financial risks and enhance the quality of financial reporting.

Market Intelligence & Investment Support:

• Collect, process, and analyze external (macroeconomic, industry) and internal data and insights.
• Provide foundational support for market insight and investment analysis activities.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.

Language Skills: Full professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken), with the ability to operate effectively in cross-cultural and multinational work scenarios.

Knowledge & Expertise:

• Solid understanding of relevant industry and product business knowledge.
• Foundational knowledge of risk management principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with subsidiary management and taxation is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Ambitious, resilient, pragmatic, and willing to take on challenges.
• Demonstrates a commitment to a long-term, stable career within the finance field.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially advanced Excel and PowerPoint) and other digital tools.

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