Accounting / Finance - Product Owner (Finance Systems) (Contract)

Role summary

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This contract role is likely responsible for owning and improving finance systems, translating accounting and finance requirements into technology solutions, and managing system enhancements throughout their lifecycle. Candidates are expected to have experience in product ownership, business analysis, finance applications, and stakeholder management. Familiarity with ERP platforms, financial processes, Agile delivery, requirements gathering, testing, vendor coordination, and change management would be valuable. The successful candidate should understand accounting operations, communicate clearly with finance and technology teams, prioritize competing demands, and deliver reliable, compliant, and user-friendly systems. Experience in the airline or other complex enterprise environment may be advantageous, together with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

About the employer

Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier of Singapore and one of the world’s best-known full-service airlines. Headquartered at Singapore Changi Airport, the group operates an extensive international network across Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the South Pacific, supported by subsidiaries and strategic partnerships. The airline is recognized for premium service, operational reliability, strong brand standards, and continual investment in aircraft, digital capabilities, and customer experience. Its workforce includes aviation, engineering, commercial, corporate, technology, and support professionals. Singapore Airlines offers an international working environment and places emphasis on safety, service excellence, teamwork, learning, and disciplined operational performance. Finance systems roles support the company’s complex global business by improving financial processes, data quality, reporting, controls, and integration between business and technology functions.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state with strong opportunities in aviation, finance, technology, logistics, healthcare, hospitality, and professional services. Its multicultural society combines Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used at work. The lifestyle is convenient and safe, offering efficient public transport, modern housing, shopping, nightlife, museums, parks, and excellent food ranging from hawker centres to fine dining. Living costs, especially rent, can be high, so candidates should compare salaries with accommodation expenses. Foreign professionals generally need employer-sponsored permission such as an Employment Pass or S Pass; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and government requirements. Employers commonly assist with applications, but relocation planning should include housing, healthcare, banking, taxes, and schooling where relevant. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. Changi Airport provides excellent regional and global connections, making the city a convenient base for travel across Asia.