Senior Manager / Senior Assistant Director (Corporate Services), ISCE2

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking a financial planner to support budget management and long-term financial projections. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of experience. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools like Power BI. A hybrid work arrangement is available, requiring location visits at Biopolis and Jurong Island.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Strong negotiation and people skills.
• Highly organized and able to meet changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting exercise.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports.
• Oversee fund requests and ensure timely drawdown of grants.

Skills

Financial planning

Budget management

Data visualisation tools

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business

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, eg 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)