Assistant Director (Finance Policies, Management & Analytics)

Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cross-deployment within MSE

Challenging finance transformation.

Job summary

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) invites a capable finance professional to join the Finance Transformation team. You will oversee projects across Fixed Assets, Payments, Collections and Budget, turning operational challenges into practical improvements with process redesign and data analytics.

You will combine finance knowledge with digital tools and change management to support better ways of working, boosting governance and efficiency across MSE’s finance functions.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Data Analytics or related.
• Experience in finance operations, process improvement or transformation is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, governance, and controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with data visualization or automation tools (Power BI, Power Automate, RPA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation and process redesign projects across Fixed Assets, Payments, Collections and Budget.
• Develop process maps, future-state workflows, business requirements and implementation plans.
• Monitor progress, issues and outcomes, and provide updates to leadership.
• Develop dashboards and management reports to improve visibility and trends.
• Identify opportunities for automation and AI-enabled solutions with business users and technology teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analytics

Power BI

Power Automate

RPA tools

Change management

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Data analytics degree

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

RPA tools

Job description

What the role is:

At MSE and our family of agencies - PUB, NEA, and SFA - we drive sustainability and resilience initiatives that improve the everyday lives of Singaporeans. As part of the MSE Family, you will be at the forefront of innovation, leading efforts to safeguard water resources, protect public health, and ensure food safety. Through partnerships across sectors, we tackle evolving challenges while fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive workplace. Join us in shaping Singapore’s sustainable future and making a lasting impact on the everyday lives of generations to come.

You will be part of the MSE Finance Department and support the department’s broader finance transformation agenda. Working under the overall direction of the Finance Transformation lead, you will oversee and run assigned projects across finance areas such as Fixed Assets, Payments, Collections and Budget, from process review and solution development through to implementation and follow-up. The role is suited for someone who enjoys turning operational challenges into workable solutions, coordinating stakeholders and keeping projects moving. You will combine finance knowledge with process redesign, data analytics, digital tools and change management to support better ways of working.

What you will be working on:

Finance Transformation and Process Redesign

• Plan, coordinate and carry out assigned process review and transformation projects with finance portfolio owners, including identifying pain points, control gaps, and practical opportunities to streamline workflows.
• Develop process maps, future-state workflows, business requirements and implementation plans, and coordinate the implementation of agreed improvements with the relevant teams.
• Monitor project progress, issues, dependencies and outcomes, and provide clear updates and recommendations to the Finance Transformation lead and management.
• Develop and enhance dashboards, tracking tools and management reports to provide clearer visibility over operations, outstanding items, and key trends.
• Strengthen exception reporting and follow-up by identifying unusual transactions, recurring issues and areas requiring attention.

Automation and AI-enabled Solutions

• Identify, assess and implement suitable workflow automation and AI-enabled solutions for practical finance use cases, such as monitoring, first-level review, data analysis, query support and reporting.
• Work with business users, technology teams and relevant governance stakeholders to develop and test solutions, and ensure they are practical, maintainable and aligned with prevailing requirements.

Finance System Implementation and Change Readiness

• Support the transition to a new financial system across relevant finance modules, including requirements gathering, process and control assessments, user acceptance testing, issue tracking, stakeholder engagement and operational readiness activities.
• Review and update internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), control documentation, and develop supplementary quick reference or training materials where needed to support MSE-specific processes and user readiness.

What we are looking for:

• A recognised degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in finance operations, process improvement, project management, data analytics or transformation-related work would be an advantage.
• A good understanding of finance processes and internal controls, with the ability to balance operational efficiency, governance and user needs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate operational issues into practical and implementable solutions.
• Good project coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage workplans, follow through on actions and communicate progress clearly.
• Experience with data visualisation, workflow automation or analytical tools, such as Power BI, Power Automate, RPA tools or equivalent platforms, would be an advantage. Familiarity with AI-enabled solutions, user testing or change management would also be useful.
• A proactive, collaborative and hands-on mindset, with sound judgement and attention to detail.

Why join us

You will have the opportunity to work on practical transformation projects across MSE’s finance functions, contribute to a major financial system transition, and help bring useful digital and analytics solutions into day-to-day operations. The role offers broad exposure, meaningful project ownership and the opportunity to see improvements through from idea to implementation.

About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE's key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience. We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore’s living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment - not just for now, but for generations to come. We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro-active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross-deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development. To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.