Senior Manager / Manager, Finance Transformation & Operations

About the role

This role sits in the Finance and Procurement department, supporting the accounting, finance and procurement functions of the organisation. It combines finance transformation, finance administration and finance operations, working with finance teams, business stakeholders, system managers and IT partners to strengthen financial management, improve end-to-end processes, enhance data quality and safeguard public resources. The position is based in the Health Sciences Authority building.

Key responsibilities

• Finance systems integration and digital enablement: lead initiatives on automation, AI-enabled insights, data integrity and traceability, and support the adoption of digital tools with appropriate controls
• Finance administration and operations: support accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, grants administration, assets management, billing and collections, treasury and procurement administration, and partner operations teams to improve efficiency and controls
• Process optimisation: analyse process flows, develop process maps and documentation, and drive transformation initiatives that reduce manual effort and strengthen controls
• Data stewardship: manage financial datasets, support system implementation and governance of master data, and build dashboards and management reports
• Stakeholder engagement and change support: engage finance, IT and professional groups and help with user communications, training and post-implementation support

Required profile

• Background in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Information Systems or a related discipline
• Experience in finance operations, finance transformation, ERP implementation, business process improvement, financial reporting, audit or accounting
• Advantageous: ACCA, CA Singapore, CPA Australia or equivalent qualification, and experience with Workday
• Advantageous: familiarity with public sector finance and Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards (SB-FRS)

Required skills

• Understanding of accounting principles, financial management, internal controls, governance and audit expectations
• Knowledge of ERP systems, workflow automation, data analytics and system integrations
• Advantageous: Workday, Microsoft 365 ecosystem, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query and AI-enabled solutions

The successful candidate will be offered a 1-year contract, with an option for automatic renewal for a further year. Shortlisted candidates are contacted within 30 days of the closing date.