Manager

(1)     Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting

·       Lead the annual budget exercise and periodic forecasting for Pharmacy business units.

·       Monitor financial performance and provide timely variance analysis, financial insights and recommendations.

·       Support business units in financial planning, resource allocation and decision-making.

·       Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support business initiatives.

(2)     Financial Accounting and Reporting

·       Work closely with team members and Shared Services team to ensure timely financial close each month.

·       Ensure timely, accurate and complete financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.

·       Review financial results of the business units and provide insights to the leaders on areas of improvement.

·       Review balance sheet reconciliations and work with Shared Services and other team members to ensure all balances are substantiated.

·       Strengthen internal controls and financial governance practices.

(3)     Fund Management

·       Manage grants, program funding and designated funds to ensure compliance with funding requirements.

·       Monitor fund utilization and provide regular reporting to stakeholders.

·       Support funding applications, business cases and funding sustainability assessments.

·       Ensure proper governance and accountability over funded programmes and initiatives.

(4)     Finance Transformation and Process Improvement

·       Lead finance transformation and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and strengthen governance.

·       Support implementation and optimisation of SAP S/4HANA and other digitalisation initiatives.

·       Drive automation and reporting enhancements to improve operational effectiveness.

·       Collaborate with stakeholders to redesign and streamline finance processes.

(5)     Business Partnering and Stakeholder Management

·       Serve as a finance business partner to departmental leaders.

·       Provide financial advice and challenge to support sound business decisions.

·       Communicate financial performance, risks and opportunities to stakeholders.

·       Foster effective working relationships across divisions and corporate functions.

(6)     Leadership and Team Development

·       Lead and develop finance staff to build capability and strengthen succession planning.

·       Coach team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

·       Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the finance function.

Qualifications

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·       Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business or a related discipline.

·       Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA Singapore, CPA Australia, ACCA or equivalent) would be an advantage.

Experience

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·       At least 10 years of relevant finance experience, with managerial and supervisory responsibilities.

·       Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis.

·       Experience in financial accounting, financial closing and regulatory/statutory reporting.

·       Experience in fund management, grant administration and financial governance.

·       Experience in leading finance transformation, process improvement or digitalisation initiatives.

·       Experience in business partnering and stakeholder engagement across different functions.

·       Healthcare, public sector or grant-funded environment experience would be an advantage.

·       Experience in SAP/S4HANA implementation, enhancement or optimisation projects would be advantageous.

·       Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP and/or SAP S/4HANA.

Special Attributes and Knowledge

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·       Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.

·       Good business acumen and ability to balance governance requirements with operational needs.

·       Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels.

·       Effective interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented mindset.

·       Results-driven and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

·       Demonstrates initiative, curiosity and adaptability, always driving continuous improvement.

·       Strong leadership and people management capabilities, including coaching and developing team members.

·       Possesses integrity, professionalism and a strong sense of accountability.

·       Able to work independently while fostering teamwork and collaboration across functions.

·       Committed to continuous learning and sharing of knowledge within the team.

·       Highly adaptable with the ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments.

Professional License (if any)

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Member of Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) preferred