The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A.STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society. A.STAR's research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by improving societal outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability.
A.STAR is recognized by many accountancy organizations: ISCA, ACCA, CPA Australia, and ICAEW. It reaffirms our commitment to excellence in professional development, and to fostering the growth of our employees in the field of Finance and Accounting.
Job Description
Reporting to the Director FP&A, the Deputy Director FP&A / Management will oversee and supervise a team looking after Monthly Management Reporting, Data Management & Budget / Forecast consolidation.
This role ensures compliance with internal reporting standards, drives process improvements, partners with business leaders to deliver actionable insights, ensures accurate and timely reporting, and leverages advanced analytics and Generative AI to enhance decision-making and reporting efficiency.
Job Responsibilities:
Management Reporting & Analysis
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting processes & provide regular reports to A.STAR's Reporting Entities and Leadership of A.STAR
- Consolidate financial results across Divisions and provide variance analysis.
- Deliver insightful commentary on financial performance, trends, and KPIs.
- Provide any ad-hoc financial management reports and financial analysis
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide dashboards for self-help management reporting
- Possibility to be involved in Budgeting and Forecasting process over time
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with senior leadership to understand reporting needs and provide actionable insights.
- Present reports and analysis to the Senior Leadership and Division Heads.
- Act as a strategic advisor to business units, providing financial guidance and decision support.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate investments, pricing strategies, and cost optimization.
- Conduct training for dashboard users, if required
Process Improvement & Automation
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A & reporting processes, tools, reporting frameworks and templates.
- Implement automation tools and explore AI-driven solutions for forecasting and analytics & faster, more accurate reporting.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and reporting standards.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Create and maintain SAP master data (e.g. Profit Centre, Cost Centre, WBS, etc.) for all Reporting Entities, ensuring compliance to Standard Operating Procedures
- Maintain grants database and ensure all relevant documents are stored (e.g. Letter of Awards, variation approvals)
- Perform month end module closure in SAP
- Maintain General Ledger account codes
Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor a team of analysts and reporting specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Build FP&A capabilities in data analytics, visualization, and predictive modelling.
Technology & Innovation
- Assist with the Design and Implementation of the new Management Reporting and Planning System.
- Champion the use of BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and advanced analytics.
- Explore Generative AI applications for narrative reporting, scenario modelling, and predictive insights.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field CPA/CFA/MBA preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, or financial analysis.
- Strong knowledge of financial statements, consolidation, and performance metrics.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (S4/Hana, Planning Software), and BI tools.
- Familiarity with AI-driven reporting, forecasting and automation technologies is a plus.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
- Open to Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs)
