Assistant Finance Manager @ Education

Salary: Up to S$5500/month

Duration: 1 year contract (convertible / extendable)

Location: West

Working hours: Mon to Thur (8.30am to 5.45pm) and Fri (8.30am to 5.15pm)

Responsibilities

• Partner with academic and administrative stakeholders to provide financial advice and support data-driven decision-making.

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, ensuring alignment with School and University priorities.

• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and identify risks and opportunities to enhance financial outcomes.

• Oversee revenue management and receivables processes to ensure timely revenue recognition, effective collections, and strong cash flow management.

• Review funding and budget requests, evaluate business cases, and provide recommendations to support management decisions.

• Prepare management reports and financial analyses, translating complex financial information into actionable insights for stakeholders.

• Maintain effective financial operations and governance by supporting procurement, payments, asset management, financial closing, audit activities, and compliance with University policies and controls.

• Support Finance Business Partner in any other matters

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification would be beneficial

• Comfortable operating in a matrix structure and in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively within the team

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels

• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills both written and verbal

• Able to handle high volume and multiple stakeholders across all levels in the organisation

• Able to balance attention to detail while maintaining strong understanding of broader strategic objectives

• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and drive projects to completion

• More than 5 years of experience in a combination of Financial Planning & Analysis and Controllership

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)

• Good knowledge of SAP system

• Good knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Ariba system would be advantageous
  
  

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