Senior Associate/Assistant Manager, IT Portfolio (Finance & Strategy)

Changi Airport Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport management company in Singapore is seeking a proactive IT Portfolio Senior Associate to manage enterprise-wide IT expenses and support procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accountancy, at least 2 years of relevant experience in procurement, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on optimizing IT spending.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a procurement role.
• Experience in compliance and governance roles preferred.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support IT Portfolio Manager in tracking enterprise-wide IT expenses.
• Prepare initial reviews of budget submissions and forecasts.
• Assist in implementing process improvements for procurement workflows.
• Monitor procurement activities for potential risks.
• Coordinate training sessions for project managers on budgeting systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a pro-active and highly driven individual to take on the role of IT Portfolio Senior Associate in the Changi Airport Group. The candidate will help to manage the enterprise-wide IT expenses, ensure alignment with organisational goals, conduct spend analyses and recommend ways to optimise spending. The candidate will also assist to monitor IT procurement activities for policy compliance, and work with stakeholders to formulate appropriate sourcing strategies.

The candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; rejoice in enabling others to succeed; and with strong business acumen to understand and work with business stakeholders. The candidate should have a strong team spirit and sense of responsibility, with a keen eye for details and passion in discovering and solving complicated problems within a complex environment.

Responsibilities

Finance

• Support the IT Portfolio manager in tracking and monitoring enterprise-wide IT expenses.
• Prepare initial reviews of divisional budget submissions, forecasts, and utilization reports for the IT Portfolio Manager.
• Coordinate and consolidate input for the annual budgeting exercise.
• Conduct preliminary IT spend analyses and assist the IT Portfolio manager in preparing recommendations to improve forecast accuracy.
• Facilitate training sessions for project managers on budgeting systems, ensuring clarity on usage and submission processes.
• Assist the IT Portfolio Manager by coordinating and administering budget review sessions with IT teams, ensuring all necessary inputs are prepared, organized, and documented for detailed assessment.

Procurement

• Support IT project managers in identifying appropriate procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Monitor procurement activities for potential risks and elevate them to the IT Portfolio Manager for mitigation.
• Review IT procurement documents for compliance with procurement, sustainability, anti-bribery, data protection, and enterprise architecture policies and guidelines.
• Assist the IT Procurement Officer to act as a liaison between IT project managers and the Finance Procurement team, communicating updates to procurement policies and collecting feedback.

Projects

• Assist in implementing process improvements for procurement and budgeting workflows by documenting current processes and proposing enhancements.
• Prepare and distribute regular reports on divisional IT expenses, procurement activities, and project progress.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or an equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a procurement role, with some experience in a compliance and governance role
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with knowledge of financial reporting and accounting
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and hands-on
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work under tight timelines