Lead overall financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for YWCA and YWCA Fort Canning Hotel.
Ensure prudent use of funds in alignment with YWCA's mission, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing, audits, and statutory compliance.
Identify financial risks and implement controls to safeguard organizational assets.
Sales Management
Partner closely with hospitality and programme teams to support pricing, sales performance, and financial viability.
Monitor revenue performance of YWCA Fort Canning Hotel and YWCA-related entities or social enterprises and provide insights to optimise sales mix and margins.
Support commercial decision-making with financial analysis and scenario planning.
Revenue Generation & Investment Planning
Develop and oversee revenue strategies that support both charitable programmes and social enterprise sustainability.
Evaluate investment opportunities, reserves management, and long-term funding strategies.
Ensure net profits from the social enterprise are effectively channelled to support YWCA's community services.
Work with the Finance & Investment Committee on investment planning and performance monitoring.
Banking Management
Manage banking relationships, cash flow, treasury functions, and credit facilities.
Oversee cash management to ensure adequate liquidity for operational and programme needs.
Ensure effective controls over payments, receipts, and financial authorisations.
Systems Management
Oversee financial systems, tools, and processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, internal controls, and reporting frameworks.
Ensure systems support both charity accounting and hospitality operations effectively.
Data Analysis and Optimisation
Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial and management reports.
Translate financial data into actionable insights to guide strategic and operational decisions.
Use data to identify trends, improve performance, and enhance financial sustainability.
Leadership and Collaboration
Nurture and develop a strong and cohesive finance team for the organisation consisting of accountants as well as sales, revenue and finance managers and executives.
Act as a trusted business partner to the Executive Director, leadership team, Board, and Finance & Investment Committee.
Provide clear financial advice and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and collaboration.
Work cross-functionally to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
Others
Support fundraising, donor reporting, and grant financial management where required.
Uphold YWCA's core principles of Serving with Love, Embracing Change, Strengthening Communities, and Empowering Lives in all aspects of work.
Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned in support of YWCA's mission and strategic priorities.
