Senior Finance Manager

Singapore Human Resources Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resources organization in Singapore is seeking a finance professional with strong management accounting skills. The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, leading annual budgeting, and providing financial insights. Candidates should have a degree in Accountancy/Finance and at least 5 years of management accounting experience. This position also focuses on improving finance processes and ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management accounting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
• Lead annual budgeting and support rolling forecasts.
• Provide financial insights, scenario modelling, and cost analysis.
• Strengthen internal controls, improve finance processes, and ensure policy compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders on financial planning, programme profitability, and resource allocation.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and support team development.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance commentary

• Lead annual budgeting and support rolling forecasts

• Provide financial insights, scenario modelling, and cost analysis

• Strengthen internal controls, improve finance processes, and ensure policy compliance

• Partner with stakeholders on financial planning, programme profitability, and resource allocation

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and support team development

Core Competencies

Financial & Analytical Skills

• Strong management accounting capability

• Proficient in financial modelling and performance analysis

• Ability to translate numbers into meaningful insights

Business Partnering & Communication

• Able to communicate financial impacts clearly to non-finance teams

• Collaborates effectively with business units and leadership

Planning & Organisation

• Manages multiple reporting timelines

• Drives structured budgeting and forecasting processes

Governance & Compliance

• Understands financial controls, audits, and statutory requirements

• Ensures accurate, compliant, and ethical financial practices

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management accounting

• Strong analytical and communication skills