Finance Transformation Director

Key Responsibilities - Lead and deliver complex finance transformation programmes including system implementations, process re-engineering, and regulatory reporting changes (e.g., Basel, MAS TRM, IFRS, GST). - Manage end-to-end programme lifecycle from initiation to closure, including budgeting, planning, risk management, governance, and stakeholder reporting. - Partner with Finance, Risk, Technology, and Operations teams to align programme objectives with business goals and regulatory requirements. - Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, and delivery management for finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Axiom, or other finance platforms). - Establish and chair programme governance forums, providing regular updates to C-suite stakeholders, steering committees, and regulators as needed. - Drive change management and user adoption, ensuring smooth transition of new finance processes and systems into BAU. - Manage a team of project managers, business analysts, and technical leads, providing mentorship and direction. - Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements throughout the programme lifecycle. Requirements - Minimum 15 years of experience in programme or project management within banking or financial services, with at least 5 years focused on finance change initiatives. - Proven track record of delivering large-scale finance transformation programmes. - Experience managing programmes with budgets exceeding $5–10 million and cross-functional teams of 20+ members. - Strong understanding of finance processes including GL, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliation, month-end closing, and regulatory reporting. - Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements in Singapore (e.g., MAS Notice 610, MAS 755, GST, IFRS 9/17) is highly preferred. - Understanding of data governance, finance data models, and integration patterns between finance and core banking systems. - Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging CFO-level executives, Finance Heads, and Technology leaders. - Strong communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex finance and technical concepts into business-friendly language. - Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive decisions in a fast-paced banking environment. - Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Education & Certifications - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Technology, or a related field. MBA or relevant Master's degree is a plus. - Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile (SAFe, ScrumMaster), or CPA/CA are highly advantageous. Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in Finance Change, Group Finance, or Treasury functions within a bank. - Knowledge of data analysis will be a plus. - Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for finance reporting. - Prior experience in regulatory implementation projects (e.g., Basel IV, MAS TRM, IFRS 17).