The Finance Manager oversees the organisation's finance function, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective financial stewardship. In addition to financial reporting and controls, the role acts as a finance business partner to departments and project teams, providing financial insights, costing, and sustainability assessment to support operational and strategic decision-making.
The position engages key stakeholders, including management, programme heads, auditors, regulators, funders, and the Finance Committee. Contributes to organisational sustainability through sound financial planning and advisory.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Deputy Director, Corporate Finance & Compliance, the Finance Manager drives financial governance, business partnering, and sustainability across the following areas:
Financial Reporting & Oversight:
- Oversee finance operations and review monthly management accounts and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
- Oversee year-end closing and preparation of statutory financial statements.
- Analyse financial performance, identify trends and risks, and provide recommendations to management.
- Present financial information to management and committees where required.
Budgeting & Stakeholder Business Partnering:
- Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process across departments.
- Monitor performance against budget and highlight key variances.
- Work closely with department heads and project teams to provide costing, financial feasibility, and sustainability advice.
- Support grant applications, funding proposals, and new initiatives with financial analysis.
- Communicate financial information clearly and practically to non-finance stakeholders and guide them on financial policies and funding requirements.
Treasury, Banking & Fund Management:
- Oversee organisational cashflow and liquidity management.
- Review cashflow forecasts and approve fixed deposit placements and excess fund placements in accordance withapproved financial policies.
- Monitor restricted funds, designated funds, and grant utilisation.
- Liaise with bankers and administer bank accounts, mandates, authorised signatories, and e-banking controls.
Donations, Tax & Regulatory Compliance:
- Oversee donation accounting and reconciliation with the donation management system and donor receipting processes.
- Ensure compliance with tax-deductible donation reporting and IPC requirements.
- Manage tax compliance matters including withholding tax and statutory submissions to IRAS and ACRA.
- Review funder financial reports and regulatory filings prior to submission.
Governance, Audit & Risk Management:
- Maintain and strengthen financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Act as the main finance liaison with auditors, regulators, funders and relevant external stakeholders.
- Coordinate audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
- Support enterprise risk management, Annual Report and prepare financial information and papers for the Finance Committee/Board.
Team Leadership & Operations:
- Lead, supervise, and develop the finance team, fostering a highperformance culture.
- Review key accounting work, high-value transactions, and exception items.
- Ensure timely completion of finance operations and reporting activities.
- Promote financial discipline and knowledge sharing across the organisation through guidance and support to stakeholders.
Systems & Process Improvement:
- Oversee finance systems and ensure data integrity and proper usage.
- Lead finance digitalisation and automation initiatives and work with IT on system integration.
- Implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reporting quality.
Educational Qualification:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
Relevant Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of relevant finance/accounting experience with 3-5 years of managerial experience.
- Experience in charity, non-profit, healthcare or grant-funded environment.
- Experience dealing with auditors, regulators and committees.
Behaviour Traits & Attitude:
- Strategic thinking
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Governance and risk awareness mindset
- Stakeholder and communication skills
- Leadership and people management
