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Job Title:  Senior Manager / Senior Assistant Director (Corporate Services), ISCE2
Requisition ID:  1510
Posting Start Date:  10/04/2026

Job Description

  • Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting exercise for cost centres and grants within the institute
  • Oversee the utilisation of grants and resources to support forward planning.
  • Perform long term financial projection for the institute, taking into account of pipeline projects
  • Develop appropriate strategies to achieve effective resource management and optimal fund utilisation
  • Oversee fund requests and project expenditure, including manpower costs so that grants are drawn down in a timely manner
  • Prepare and/or present monthly management reports and analysis
  • Review monthly financial reports and liaise with external stakeholders to rectify any discrepancies
  • Assist with corporate governance, risk reporting and business continuity management
  • Conduct briefings to stakeholders on new initiatives, guidelines/procedures to create awareness and promote greater synergy
  • Manage and execute other duties, assignments and projects

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related fields with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Quick, meticulous, resourceful and creative problem solver who works well with various stakeholders and under pressure.
  • Positive and self-motivated, adaptable to changing requirements and priorities.
  • Highly organized and demonstrates initiative in carrying out assigned duties.
  • Confident communicator with good writing and presentation skills
  • Strong negotiation and people skills.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in using data visualisation tools, eg Power BI and Tableau
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Willing to work at Biopolis and Jurong island (2-way transport from five locations : Boon Lay, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Jurong East and Outram Park)

 
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The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.