Senior Assistant Director, Budget Planning & Analysis, BMPO

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen at a leading research agency in Singapore for an experienced finance professional. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with financial standards for infrastructure investments, engaging stakeholders, and overseeing budget planning. Candidates should have a strong financial background, experience in corporate finance, and familiarity with economic analyses. This is an exciting chance to contribute to significant projects within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance.
• Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, and investment appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial standards compliance for infrastructure-related investment and expenditure.
• Monitor and provide regular financial reports, making recommendations for budget thresholds.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support implementation of key initiatives.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Analytical Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ERP platforms (e.g. SAP)

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible to ensure financial standards compliance for all infrastructure related investment and operating expenditure.

Central to it is to formulate investments forecasting and budgeting, and tracking of both investment and operating budget fulfilment, and to liaising with internal and external auditing and tax bodies. Expect to handle complex accounting transactions and conduct

financial training, when required.

The role will also oversee all funds expenditure management for infrastructure, support strategic analysis, translating insights into recommendations for decision-making.

Key Accountabilities:

Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that all space projects and operations comply with the regulations, central accounting policies and industry standards across.

Reporting: Monitor and provide regular financial reports on existing financial position. To provide recommendations and suggestions to ensure the conservations of reserves and mitigation of immediate risks.

Budget Planning & Resource Prioritization: Consolidate mid-term recurring budget needs and secure the necessary block budget and propose any trade-offs for any variations to ensure meeting budget thresholds. Oversee and incorporate individual investments within overall budget.

Capital Planning / Cost Benefit Analysis: Support the overall space long-term planning goals, including but not limited discounted cashflows, sensitivity analysis, return on investments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Implementation Support: Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (e.g. Space Planning Infrastructure & Admin, Policy, central finance) to align priorities and support implementation of key initiatives. Partner with leadership to contribute insights for strategic review and decisions.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field, with strong knowledge of financial principles and standards.
• 10-15 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance, with strong record of business partnering, ideally in infrastructure, real estate, or other capital intensive industries.
• Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, and knowledge of investment appraisal (NPV, IRR, DCF), with strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Effective in partnering with cross-functional teams to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with financial tools and systems such as Power BI, Tableau, or ERP platforms (e.g. SAP).
• Self-driven, adaptable, and meticulous, with the ability to work under pressure, handle ambiguity, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.