Senior Manager, Financial System Management

Singapore

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**Chart your Course with PIL**

With over 55 years of leadership in the global shipping industry, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is looking for proactive individuals to drive innovation and sustainable shipping solutions. If you’re fueled by pioneering ideas, enjoy challenging the status quo, and are determined to make a significant impact, PIL wants you as a part of our dynamic community of maritime professionals.

At PIL, we provide local experiences with a global reach. With our headquarters in Singapore, and services offered at over 500 locations in 90 countries, you will have ample opportunities to work with colleagues from different cultures and communities.

**Get On Board for a Dynamic and Purposeful Career.**

**Job summary**:
You will support the planning, execution, and successful deployment of the systems for the global agency network. Your responsibilities will include testing and troubleshooting system interfaces, which involves setting up, developing, and configuring interfaces required by local agencies. You will also address and resolve any post-implementation issues faced by users. In addition to overseeing system deployment across the global agency network, the Senior Manager will lead strategic initiatives involving multi-system integration, enterprise-wide digital transformation, and cross-border compliance alignment. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can drive innovation, manage high-stakes vendor relationships, and ensure scalability of financial systems to support future business growth.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for financial system implementation projects
- Lead cross-functional teams—including internal stakeholders and external consultants—from project inception through post-implementation support
- Oversee system testing and integration to ensure performance, reliability, and alignment with business requirements
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including charters, plans, test scripts, and user manuals
- Provide regular project updates and reports to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, issues, and budget performance
- Resolve technical issues during implementation and post-go-live phases in collaboration with IT and vendor teams
- Deliver training and ongoing support to end-users to ensure successful adoption and utilization
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and AI-driven enhancements in financial processes
- Lead multi-phase, multi-country implementations in complex stakeholder environments
- Oversee integration of financial systems with enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, and data lakes
- Ensure compliance with data governance policies and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
- Manage vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring
- Define and track KPIs and dashboards for real-time monitoring of system performance and user adoption

**MUST HAVE**:

- A recognized degree or equivalent Business, Accountancy, Finance or a related field
- At least 12+ years of experience in financial systems, with at least 5 years in a regional or global leadership role
- Proven track record in enterprise-scale system rollouts, including cloud-based financial platforms.
- Experience in system testing, troubleshooting, and user training
- Adept at Change Management and Process Re-engineering
- Familiarity with the container shipping industry is a plus

**WE VALUE**:

- Self-driven and has a proactive approach in driving process improvements
- Able to work independently and display high adaptability while working in a dynamic environment
- Works well as a team player and able to collaborate and work across departments

**Why Join Us**:

- Be part of a leading global carrier with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.

**Application Process**:
**About Us**

Incorporated in 1967, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is ranked 12th among the world’s top container shipping lines and is also the largest home-grown carrier in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, PIL is a global carrier with a focus on Asia, China, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania, and the Pacific Islands.

Together with its affiliated companies Mariana Express Lines (MELL) and Malaysia Shipping Corporation, PIL serves customers at over 500 locations in more than 90 countries worldwide with a fleet of 100 container and multi-purpose vessels.

Apart from the core liner shipping business, PIL also has several other business units such as container manufacturing, depot, and logistics services.

PIL strives to meet the needs of its customers by providing value-adding services such as intermodal, breakbulk, and reefer servic