Summary

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 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)