Application Manager - IT (FinTech)

Job Function

Information Technology

Job Summary

The Application Manager (Finance) leads the technology agenda for Finance, driving finance transformation and the adoption of IT and AI-enabled solutions across finance processes. He/She partners with the CFO office, finance leaders and business stakeholders to translate finance strategy and business objectives into a clear technology roadmap and programmes that deliver measurable outcomes. He/She works with a team of Finance/Tech professionals and third-party vendors or service providers to deliver, run and continuously improve finance systems and platforms. He/She manages risks related to delivery, data, security, controls and compliance.

As one who directs multiple finance technology programmes, he/she adopts a broad, global perspective and is confident in making critical decisions, balancing competing priorities and resource needs across stakeholders. He/She is an excellent leader who has a passion for mentoring and developing professionals in the team and for championing responsible use of AI and automation in Finance.

Job Responsibilities/Key Tasks(External)

Define Finance Technology Strategy & Transformation

• Partner with the CFO office and Finance leaders to define the technology vision, target operating model and transformation roadmap.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate Finance processes, including record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, planning and forecasting.
• Develop business cases, prioritise investments and track benefits against cost, time and quality metrics.
• Establish governance and standards for Finance transformation initiatives.

Drive IT & AI Enablement for Finance

• Identify, pilot and scale AI, analytics and automation use cases, including reconciliation, forecasting, anomaly detection, reporting and process automation.
• Establish responsible AI practices covering data quality, governance, security, privacy and regulatory compliance.
• Drive adoption of modern Finance platforms and ERP capabilities, ensuring effective system and data integration.
• Strengthen Finance data and reporting to enable a single source of truth and self-service analytics.
• Lead change management, training and capability building to support technology adoption.

Oversee Programme Planning & Delivery

• Oversee programme plans and delivery against time, cost and quality objectives.
• Conduct regular reviews of progress, risks, issues and performance.
• Guide teams in resolving escalations, corrective actions and trade-off decisions.
• Work with Finance, cross-functional management and programme sponsors to align objectives and manage expectations.
• Provide expert guidance on programme delivery and transformation.

Manage Finance IT Operations, Vendors & Department

• Ensure stability, security, controls and audit readiness of Finance systems, including period-end close and regulatory reporting.
• Manage technology vendors and service providers, including contracts, performance and service levels.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, resource allocation and staffing.
• Coach and develop staff, setting clear goals and accountability.
• Drive effective performance management in line with organisational policies.

- Degree in Information Technology, Computing, Finance, Accounting or a related field

- 7-10 years of working experience, including experience in finance systems, finance transformation or ERP programmes

- Working knowledge of finance processes and AI/automation, analytics and data platforms applied to Finance

- Proven experience leading cross-functional programmes, teams and vendors

- Able to commute for work daily at 60 Pioneer Road, Tuas.