Technology Finance Analyst (Contract) - Cost Governance

MICHAEL PAGE (PERSONNEL) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MICHAEL PAGE (PERSONNEL) PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a cost governance specialist to lead technology cost governance and financial control initiatives.

You will analyse monthly tech expenditure, validate cost allocation, reconcile reports, and drive stakeholder accountability across finance, procurement, and technology.

This role offers exposure to senior leadership and a structured governance framework in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Technology, or related discipline.
• Experience in cost management, financial analysis, FP&A, finance control or cost governance.
• Strong reconciliation and variance analysis background.
• Familiarity with cost allocation and chargeback methodologies.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Attention to detail when working with large datasets.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and review monthly technology expenditure, identifying trends, variances, and cost drivers.
• Reconcile financial reports against underlying records and investigate discrepancies.
• Validate cost allocation methodologies and ensure charges are accurately attributed to the appropriate cost centres.
• Review supporting documentation including invoices, contracts, purchase orders, and approval records to ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Establish and manage a structured monthly cost governance process, including reporting, review meetings, and action tracking.
• Prepare management information reports highlighting cost movements, allocation changes, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with finance, procurement, technology, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Cost governance

Financial analysis

FP&A

Stakeholder engagement

Excel dashboards

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Lead technology cost governance and financial control initiatives
• Drive cost transparency, validation, and stakeholder accountability

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised organisation operating within a highly regulated environment, known for its commitment to operational excellence, robust governance, and technology-driven transformation. With significant investments in technology infrastructure and digital initiatives, the business places strong emphasis on financial transparency, cost optimisation, and effective resource management. This position offers exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence key cost management and governance processes across the organisation.

Job Description

• Analyse and review monthly technology expenditure, identifying trends, variances, and cost drivers.
• Reconcile financial reports against underlying records and investigate discrepancies.
• Validate cost allocation methodologies and ensure charges are accurately attributed to the appropriate business units or cost centres.
• Review supporting documentation including invoices, contracts, purchase orders, and approval records to ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Establish and manage a structured monthly cost governance process, including reporting, review meetings, and action tracking.
• Prepare management information reports highlighting cost movements, allocation changes, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with finance, procurement, technology, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and drive corrective actions.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Technology, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in cost management, financial analysis, FP&A, finance control, or cost governance functions.
• Strong background in reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with cost allocation, chargeback methodologies, and financial governance processes.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation.
• High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail when working with large and complex datasets.
• Ability to engage stakeholders effectively and drive actions to completion across multiple teams.

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to enterprise-wide cost management within a sophisticated and highly regulated organisation. The successful candidate will benefit from structured stakeholder engagement, exposure to senior leadership, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to high-impact governance and transformation initiatives. The organisation promotes a collaborative culture that supports continuous learning, career growth, and long-term progression.