Divisional Head (Deputy Director), Shared Services Finance at Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Finance Shared Services, Strategy Execution, Standardization, Process Improvement, Service Excellence, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Automation, Robotics, Analytics, Data-Driven Insights, Team Leadership, Change Management

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Join Our Team as Divisional Head (Deputy Director), Shared Services Finance at NTU! Key Purpose: The Divisional Head (Deputy Director), Shared Services Finance will reimagine and lead the next-generation finance shared services model for the University. As a senior finance leader, the role will shape a future-ready, insight-driven and digitally enabled finance organisation, balancing scale, standardisation and control with agility, innovation and stakeholder-centricity. The role partners closely with the Office of Finance, and the stakeholders to position Shared Services Finance as a strategic enabler. This role also leads the shift from function-based accounting to an integrated process ownership model. You will oversee the evolution of our financial operations into streamlined P2P, OTC, and RTR workflows. About NTU Shared Services: NTU Shared Services is dedicated to providing high-quality, efficient, and innovative support services to the university community. Our goal is to enhance the operational effectiveness of NTU through streamlined processes and exceptional service delivery. Responsibilities: Define and execute the vision and strategy for Finance Shared Services, driving standardisation, simplification, and scalability. Lead a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence. Oversee end-to-end finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general accounting, and financial reporting. Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and audit requirements. Drive automation, robotics, and analytics initiatives. Partner with IT to implement and optimise finance systems, championing data-driven insights. Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team. Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture and manage change for new processes and technologies. Strengthen internal controls and risk management. Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and regulations, partnering with audit and regulators. Requirements: Relevant degree in finance, accounting, or a related field with minimum 15 years of relevant experience. Experience in digitally transforming end‑to‑end finance process models (P2P, OTC, RTR) in a shared services or complex organisation. Practical, technical, and specialized knowledge in finance operations and compliance. Strong digital literacy skills. Significant experience in finance leadership roles, with a track record of driving operational excellence and innovation. Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to manage change effectively and work collaboratively with stakeholders. High-performing, engaged, and adaptable to change. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive

Responsibilities

The Divisional Head will define and execute the vision and strategy for Finance Shared Services, focusing on standardization, simplification, and scalability while leading continuous improvement and service excellence initiatives. This role oversees end-to-end finance operations, including AP, AR, payroll, and reporting, while driving automation and partnering with IT for system optimization.