Senior Manager / Senior Assistant Director (Corporate Services)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research organization in Singapore is seeking a financial professional to support budget management, financial planning, and resource allocation. The role includes preparing reports and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and at least 5 years of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience with data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau are essential. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and is based in Biopolis and Jurong Island.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Confident communicator with good writing and presentation skills.
• Highly organized and adaptable to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting exercise for cost centres.
• Oversee the utilization of grants and resources to support planning.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports and analysis.

Skills

Financial planning

Budget management

Resource allocation

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2) was established by A*STAR in 2022 to support Singapore’s sustainability goals, including the Singapore Green Plan and Zero Waste Masterplan, through strong international partnerships with industry, public agencies, and academia. ISCE2 is located at Jurong Island.

You will play a key role in supporting the financial planning, budget management, and long-term financial projections to optimise resource allocation. You will prepare and present monthly reports to provide key financial insights for decision‑making. Additionally, you will assist in corporate governance, risk management and business continuity management. This role requires collaboration with stakeholders at all levels within ISCE2, as well as various counterparts in HQ e.g. Finance, HR, ERMO etc.

Job description:

• Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting exercise for cost centres and grants within the institute
• Oversee the utilisation of grants and resources to support forward planning.
• Perform long term financial projection for the institute, taking into account of pipeline projects
• Develop appropriate strategies to achieve effective resource management and optimal fund utilisation
• Oversee fund requests and project expenditure, including manpower costs so that grants are drawn down in a timely manner
• Prepare and/or present monthly management reports and analysis
• Review monthly financial reports and liaise with external stakeholders to rectify any discrepancies
• Assist with corporate governance, risk reporting and business continuity management
• Conduct briefings to stakeholders on new initiatives, guidelines/procedures to create awareness and promote greater synergy
• Manage and execute other duties, assignments and projects

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related fields with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Quick, meticulous, resourceful and creative problem solver who works well with various stakeholders and under pressure.
• Positive and self‑motivated, adaptable to changing requirements and priorities.
• Highly organized and demonstrates initiative in carrying out assigned duties.
• Confident communicator with good writing and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation and people skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in using data visualisation tools, e.g. Power BI and Tableau
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Willing to work at Biopolis and Jurong island (2‑way transport from five locations : Boon Lay, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Jurong East and Outram Park)