Manager/ Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Operations

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A*STAR Research in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager/Manager to drive financial governance, policy development, strategic planning, grants administration and budget management across the organisation. The role collaborates with ASTAR and funding bodies to strengthen financial stewardship and support transformation.

The ideal candidate has ACCA/Accountancy qualifications with 3+ years in FP&A and a proven ability to steer complex budgeting and governance initiatives in a public-sector R&D

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of FP&A, finance, budgeting, governance or operations experience.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and able to handle multiple priorities under tight timelines.

Aufgaben

• Support finance-related strategic initiatives including cross-agency funding, budgeting and governance programmes.
• Review and develop financial policies, approval authorities, governance frameworks and procedural documents.
• Provide financial analysis, governance advice and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Prepare management reports, presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Accountancy / ACCA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAC

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Role Purpose

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public-sector R&D agency. We collaborate with public and private partners to drive economic growth, build new industries, and improve lives through scientific advancement and innovation. A*STAR is recognized by many accountancy organizations: ISCA, ACCA, CPA Australia, and ICAEW.

Role Purpose

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public-sector R&D agency. We collaborate with public and private partners to drive economic growth, build new industries, and improve lives through scientific advancement and innovation. A*STAR is recognized by many accountancy organizations: ISCA, ACCA, CPA Australia, and ICAEW. The appointed Senior Manager/Manager will support ASTAR's finance transformation agenda by driving financial governance, policy development, strategic planning, grants administration and budget management initiatives across A*STAR. The role will work closely with stakeholders across ASTAR, Whole-of-Government agencies and funding bodies to strengthen financial stewardship, streamline governance frameworks and support organisational transformation.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Governance

• Support finance-related strategic initiatives, including cross-agency funding, budgeting and governance programmes.
• Review and develop financial policies, approval authorities, governance frameworks and procedural documents.
• Support the assessment of policy implications arising from changes in Government requirements and organisational priorities.
• Prepare and review policy papers, funding proposals and submissions for management and external stakeholders.
• Develop implementation plans, guidance materials and stakeholder engagement initiatives to support policy execution.
• Provide financial analysis, governance advice and recommendations to support decision‑making.

Planning and Business Partnering

• Support annual budgeting, medium‑term expenditure planning and funding exercises.
• Analyse funding requirements, utilisation trends and financial performance to support resource allocation decisions.
• Support RIE and other national funding exercises through financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Monitor budget utilisation and partner management and stakeholders to provide financial insights, policy interpretation and advisory support on financial governance matters.
• Facilitate discussions and alignment across corporate functions, research entities and external agencies.
• Prepare management reports, presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership.

Job Requirements

• Qualification in Accountancy/ ACCA
• Preferably at least 3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance, budgeting, governance, policy or operations.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High learning agility, adaptability and perseverance.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Meticulous, organised and resourceful.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAC, Power BI or AI tools will be advantageous.