Manager, Office of Research (Research Finance)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Manager for the Office of Research to oversee financial functions and support research activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accountancy, at least 6 years of experience, and proficiency in SAP. Responsibilities include managing budgets, preparing financial reports, and liaising with various stakeholders. Join to make a significant impact in the research finance sector.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of working experience in a relevant field.
• Preferred experience in a research and education environment.
• Good knowledge of regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Streamline and integrate research support through financial oversight.
• Manage financial functions and performance for research facilities.
• Prepare grant claim statements and quarterly cash flow projections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Multi-tasking

Proficiency in SAP

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Microsoft applications

Job description

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Manager, Office of Research (Research Finance)

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 11 Jul 2025

You will streamline and integrate research support by ensuring financial sustainability through reviewing, budgeting, forecasting and developing of pricing models of the core research facilities, platforms and programs. You will provide a financial oversight of all SingHealth research funding and engage actively with the management in reviewing the business costs and measures. You will manage, monitor and analyse financial functions and performance for all SingHealth research facilities and prepare the monthly cost centres performance report.

You will act as a liaison point with SingHealth institutions, SingHealth HQ departments and Principal Investigators to understand, manage and forecast the appropriate fund and grant monies. You will prepare grant claim statements and requisition for submission, quarterly cash flow projections and grant variation requests to funding agencies, put up grant budgets and to attend to queries from the different departments and funding agencies. You will provide leadership and coordination in financial/accounting areas during the developmental stage of external collaborations and projects.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy with at least 6 years of working experience
• Exposure to financial and management accounting in a research and education environment is preferred
• Excellent analytical skills and experience in financial modelling
• Good knowledge of regulatory standards
• Independent, self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft applications

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.