Assistant Director, Finance Operations

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCE OPERATIONS

Job Purpose

The Assistant Director, Finance Operations is responsible for leading the organisation's finance operations including Accounts Receivable, Billing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Grant Administration. The role drives operational excellence, automation, process standardisation and strong financial controls to support organisational growth and finance transformation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance Operations Leadership

• Lead end-to-end finance operations across billing, receivables, payables, general ledger, fixed assets and grants.

• Ensure timely, accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions.

• Establish service standards and operational KPIs.

2. Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.

• Simplify and standardise workflows to improve efficiency and control.

• Identify opportunities for automation and digitisation.

3. Finance Transformation

• Lead implementation of finance transformation initiatives including ERP, workflow automation and RPA.

• Support future-state process design and operating model development.

• Champion adoption of new systems and technologies.

4. Financial Governance & Controls

• Ensure strong internal controls across all finance operations.

• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, organisational policies and regulatory requirements.

• Support internal and external audits.

5. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and develop finance managers and operational teams.

• Establish succession plans and staff development pathways.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Accountancy, Finance or equivalent.

• Minimum 12-15 years relevant experience.

• At least 5 years leading multiple finance functions and teams.

• Demonstrated experience leading finance transformation, ERP implementation and process automation initiatives.

• Strong understanding of finance operating models, internal controls and process optimisation.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.

• Experience with ERP systems, workflow automation and RPA solutions preferred.

About St Lukes Eldercare

St Lukes ElderCare (SLEC) is a Christian healthcare provider dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors in Singapore, regardless of race, language and religion.

Guided by our GRACE philosophy of care, we are committed to providing compassionate and holistic care that fosters autonomy and choice. To empower elders of varying needs, from the fit to the frail, we offer a comprehensive suite of services islandwide. These include community based programmes that promote active ageing; centre-based offerings such as day care, rehabilitation and nursing; residential (nursing home) services for long-term care; and home based services covering medical, nursing and therapy needs.

Leveraging our legacy of over 25 years, we are on an unstoppable mission to transform care challenges of Singapore's ageing population. Through innovation, collaboration and education, we seek to elevate the community care sector, where elders thrive in their golden years and age with dignity, independence and joy.

Incorporated in 1999, SLEC is a registered charity and an Institution of a Public Character. Since our founding with four centres, we have grown to more than 30 centres and two nursing homes, impacting over 22,000 elders islandwide.

We are seeking a passionate and compassionate professional to join us. If you're ready to embrace a challenge that blends purpose with professional and personal growth, we invite you to join our Super Loving Extra Caring family to Serve, Love and Empower Communities together!