Corporate Planning Finance Manager
Job Summary
The Corporate Planning, Finance & Human Resources Manager plays a strategic role in integrating corporate planning, financial sustainability, and people management. The role provides a macro-level perspective of institutional performance by aligning quality partnerships, sustainable financial modelling, governance compliance, and human capital development. It supports the institution’s long-term objectives in accordance with EduTrust requirements and organisational strategy.
Responsibilities
- Manage corporate planning and governance compliance
- Oversee financial operations, budgeting, and statutory filings
- Lead human resource management and staff development
- Analyze financial data to support strategic decision-making
Required Skills
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and regulations
- Analytical and strategic planning capabilities
- Proficiency in HR administration and payroll
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Planning, Governance & Strategic Partnership
- Corporate planning for compliance, and organisational effectiveness in alignment with business objectives and the effectiveness of systems and processes for continual improvement.
Finance & Financial Governance
- Manage day-to-day accounting and financial operations in compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Lead the annual budget exercise, prepare financial forecasts and management reports, and support ongoing budget monitoring and reviews with the CEO & Department Heads.
- Manage statutory filings including GST, Corporate Income Tax, CPF, IR8A and liaise with external auditors for annual audits.
- Prepare management accounts, cash flow projections, and financial analysis to support strategic planning, decision‑making, and financial sustainability.
- Oversee corporate secretarial and governance matters, including preparation of Board resolutions and statutory filings.
Human Resource Management
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and practices in compliance with Singapore regulatory requirements and organisational needs.
- Manage staff recruitment, payroll, employment contracts, and HR administration.
- Plan and administer Staff Satisfaction Surveys, analyse results, and report findings with actionable recommendations to management.
- Oversee performance management, training, and staff development programmes to build organisational capability and support institutional objectives.
- Track, analyse, and report People Development Outcomes, including training effectiveness and performance improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
- ACCA and/or CPA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ of relevant work experience in a similar capacity.
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to translate financial and operational data into strategic insights.
- Strong analytical, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential financial and HR information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Able to start work immediately or on short notice.