Manager, Finance Business Partnership, Office of Finance

Singapore Management University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Singapore seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and support budgetary control. Candidates should hold a degree in Accountancy, with at least 5 years experience in financial planning and analysis. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role, which also requires proficiency with Microsoft applications and familiarity with BI tools. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Fluent in both written & spoken English.
• Able to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial performance reports compliance with standards.
• Evaluate financial performance with stakeholders for actions.
• Support budgetary control and monitor fund utilisation.

Skills

Business partnering

Financial planning & analysis

Process improvement

Communication skills

Inter-personal skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
• Review the financials of the Schools, Offices, Centres and Institutes (SOCIs) monthly to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate presentation.
• Prepare regular financial performance reports in compliance with standards and regulations.
• Evaluate the financial performance with relevant stakeholders to determine any actions to be taken.
• Provide training / guidance to the SOCIs management team (e.g. HODs, Assistant Deans, Budget coordinators).
• Support budgetary control, including monitoring of fund utilisation and performing system budget/fund transfers.
• Post accounting entries necessary for effective management reporting.
• Handle queries from SOCIs on financial systems and other information.
• Planning & Analysis
• Facilitate SOCIs budget & forecast submissions.
• Communication
• Be the central point of contact for the SOCIs on all financial matters.
• Enhance awareness and adherence to financial policies.
• Build strong, effective relationships across SOCIs to ensure their needs are addressed and finance policies are understood.
• Process Improvement
• Align and streamline processes within and across SOCIs to achieve consistency and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, preferably with CA qualifications.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Successful track record in business partnering and financial planning & analysis (FP&A).
• Keen interest in driving process improvements.
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint,Word.
• Familiar with BI tools (eg. Power BI, Qliksense, Tableau).
• Familiar with SAP usage and data extraction.
• Fluent in both written & spoken English.

Other Information

Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply.