Budget Manager & Data Analyst (Contract)

National Parks Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Parks Board (NParks) is seeking a Budget Manager to lead budgeting, grant management, and financial planning. You will track project funding, perform variance analysis, and deliver data-driven insights to support strategic decisions across divisions.

You will prepare budget returns, monitor funding sources, and assist year-end closing while collaborating with divisions to ensure compliance with internal guidelines. This 11-month role requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Budgeting and grant management experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint with data analytics awareness.
• Experience with Workday is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Budget preparation, grant management and financial tracking with variance analysis.
• Generate data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist year-end reconciliation of grant movements.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure budget controls and policy compliance.

Skills

Budgeting

Grant management

Data analytics

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Accountancy / Finance related qualification

Tools

Power BI

Python

Workday

Job description

What the role is:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Budget Manager to support budgeting, financial planning, reporting and data analytics functions within the Budget Team.

What you will be working on:

You will be responsible for budget preparation, grant management, financial tracking, variance analysis and generating data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decision making. Your responsibilities include the following:

• Funding Evaluation: Review and evaluate project funding proposals across all divisions to ensure alignment with the organisation's strategic objectives, operational priorities, and funding guidelines. This includes assessing the suitability of funding sources and ensuring the accurate application of different funding structures. The role also involves providing guidance to divisions on project cost computations.
• Budgetary Management: Prepare and submit budget returns to MOF and MND in a timely manner, ensuring accurate and proper allocation of funds across all divisions. Monitor and track project details including funding sources, funding periods, and budget balances, and perform manual budget checks in the Workday System prior to approving budget virements. Highlight variances or potential budget shortfalls to the relevant stakeholders for timely resolution and work closely with divisions to ensure that budget utilisation is on track and in compliance with prevailing guidelines. Support critical year-end closing activities, including the resolution of supplier invoices that have failed to be processed due to budget issues.
• Financial and Planning Analysis: Perform financial forecasting and variance analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making. Develop and maintain management reports and dashboards using data visualisation tools to provide timely and accurate insights on budget utilisation, project expenditure, and funding positions across all divisions.
• Governance: Prepare audit schedules and perform year-end reconciliation of grant movements to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. Work closely with operations divisions to resolve system queries relating to budgetary controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and prevailing guidelines.

What we are looking for:

• Areas of study in Accountancy, Finance or other relevant professional qualifications
• Experience in budgeting and grant management
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with hands-on experience in data analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI and Python
• Familiar with financial reporting systems, with experience in Workday being an advantage
• Possess strong analytical skills, self-motivated and resourceful
• Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills
• An effective communicator and good team player
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidate will be offered a 11-month employment contract.

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.