VP, Specialist, Business Finance (Consumer Banking), Group Finance (WD78318)

DBS BANK LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a skilled Business Finance professional with over 10 years of experience. The role involves performance review, financial planning, and management accounting. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, among other tools. The company offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment that promotes professional development and recognizes achievements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Professional development support

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in Business Finance or management accounting.
• Independent, self-starter thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• High drive to achieve excellence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional CBG units/stakeholders for monthly performance.
• Ensure controls for spend monitoring and accountability.
• Manage flash/forecast/budget process for Regional CBG units.
• Participate in process reviews and system automation projects.
• Own regional dashboards for cost allocations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Control awareness

Critical thinking

Excellent senior stakeholder management

Highly collaborative

Articulate communication

Presentation skills

Adaptable

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hyperion

Celerity (SQL)

PSGL

Tableau

Job description

Business Function

Group Finance aims to deliver world‑class standards in reporting, financial planning and finance processes. We provide insights and analysis to help the bank in making sound business decisions including product development, customer profitability and capital management. We also provide business planning, forecasting, tax and accounting advisory services.

The bank is also a certified Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for Singapore Qualification Programme by Singapore Accountancy Commission and an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Approved Employer.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional CBG units/stakeholders to review monthly performance, investigate variances and deep dive to provide insights to business
• Ensure controls are in place to monitor spends and drive transparency/accountability for Regional CBG and Platform costs
• Manage flash/forecast/budget process for Regional CBG units and Platforms
• Participate in process reviews/optimization and systems automation projects
• Operational support such as accrual process, manual journal posting, cost center administration
• Partner with Regional CBG units to set and review cost allocations
• Own regional dashboards for cost allocations (design & maintenance)
• Build and maintain database to assist in tracking & monitoring of scorecard KPI
• Work with SUC teams to load budget and ensure actuals are tracking close to budget/estimate
• Own and accountable for timeliness and data accuracy in providing various regional reporting data sets and reports to stakeholders
• Manage overall strategic cost management (SCM) across CBG, including tracking, reporting and preparing CEO steerco materials
• Provide adhoc support as required

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in Business Finance or management accounting/expense management roles
• Strong analytical skills, control awareness and critical thinking
• Well versed in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Hyperion, Celerity (SQL), PSGL, Tableau
• Independent, self‑starter and able to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Highly driven to achieve excellence
• Able to balance big picture and details
• Degree in Accountancy or a Finance related discipline a plus

Soft skills preferred

• Excellent in senior stakeholder management
• Highly collaborative
• Articulate, good communication and presentation skills
• Flexible and able to multi‑task
• Adaptable and look for new ways to improve current processes

Apply Now

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.