What The Role Is
You will be part of the Strategies, Policies, Practices and Performance (SPPP) team in the Government Finance Function Office (GFFO), helping to drive transformation and shape the future of public sector Finance and Internal Audit. From shaping transformation strategies and policies to harnessing data, digital tools and AI, you will help turn ideas and insights into practical change that can make an impact across the whole of government.
What The Role Is
You will be part of the Strategies, Policies, Practices and Performance (SPPP) team in the Government Finance Function Office (GFFO), helping to drive transformation and shape the future of public sector Finance and Internal Audit. From shaping transformation strategies and policies to harnessing data, digital tools and AI, you will help turn ideas and insights into practical change that can make an impact across the whole of government.
What You Will Be Working On
- Shape transformation strategies and roadmaps, including the next phase of LEAP 2027.
- Identify emerging trends, common challenges and high-impact opportunities, and turn them into practical recommendations and cross-agency initiatives.
- Benchmark leading practices locally and internationally to bring fresh ideas into Singapore’s public sector.
- Identify and scale high-impact digital and AI solutions so that one good solution can benefit many agencies.
- Bring together business, policy and technical perspectives to move ideas from problem statement to practical implementation.
- Shape performance tools such as the Finance Scorecard and surveys that assess agencies’ transformation progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Turn data and stakeholder feedback into clear insights that guide senior management decisions and agency priorities.
- Review and shape central finance policies, standards, Finance Circulars and relevant Instruction Manual provisions.
- Tackle complex policy and governance issues, engage stakeholders and develop practical recommendations that agencies can apply.
- Work with senior leaders, agencies, central system owners and partners to build alignment and drive collective action.
- Drive projects from concept to delivery, and craft clear submissions, presentations and communications that support decisions and inspire action.
What We Are Looking For
Functional/Technical Competencies:
- Background in accounting, finance, public policy, business, economics, data analytics, technology or a related discipline is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, writing and presentation skills, with the ability to make complex issues clear and actionable.
- Interest or experience in strategy, policy, performance management, transformation or digitalisation.
- Candidates with more years of relevant experience may be considered for senior positions.
Generic Competencies:
- Able to engage diverse stakeholders, build trusted relationships and obtain buy-in.
- Proactive, organised and adaptable, with sound judgement and attention to detail.
- Curious, resourceful and excited by the opportunity to make a difference across the public sector.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
You will be notified whether you have been shortlisted within 4 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.