Senior Assistant Director, Budget Planning

4 days ago

Singapur, Singapore A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research Full time

Senior Assistant Director, Budget Planning & Analysis, BMPO

This position is responsible to ensure financial standards compliance for all infrastructure related investment and operating expenditure. Central to it is to formulate investments forecasting and budgeting, and tracking of both investment and operating budget fulfilment, and to liaising with internal and external auditing and tax bodies. Expect to handle complex accounting transactions and conduct financial training, when required. The role will also oversee all funds expenditure management for infrastructure, support strategic analysis, translating insights into recommendations for decision-making.

Key Accountabilities
  • Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that all space projects and operations comply with the regulations, central accounting policies and industry standards across.
  • Reporting: Monitor and provide regular financial reports on existing financial position. To provide recommendations and suggestions to ensure the conservations of reserves and mitigation of immediate risks.
  • Budget Planning & Resource Prioritization: Consolidate mid-term recurring budget needs and secure the necessary block budget and propose any trade-offs for any variations to ensure meeting budget thresholds. Oversee and incorporate individual investments within overall budget.
  • Capital Planning / Cost Benefit Analysis: Support the overall space long-term planning goals, including but not limited discounted cashflows, sensitivity analysis, return on investments.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Implementation Support: Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (e.g. Space Planning Infrastructure & Admin, Policy, central finance) to align priorities and support implementation of key initiatives. Partner with leadership to contribute insights for strategic review and decisions.
Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field, with strong knowledge of financial principles and standards.
  • 10-15 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance, with strong record of business partnering, ideally in infrastructure, real estate, or other capital intensive industries.
  • Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, and knowledge of investment appraisal (NPV, IRR, DCF), with strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
  • Effective in partnering with cross-functional teams to support decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Proficient in Excel and familiar with financial tools and systems such as Power BI, Tableau, or ERP platforms (e.g. SAP).
  • Self-driven, adaptable, and meticulous, with the ability to work under pressure, handle ambiguity, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Additional Details
  • Seniority level: Director
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Business Development and Sales
  • Industries: Research Services

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