Deputy/Assistant Director, Partners Division (Finance)

Land Transport Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority seeks a Deputy/Assistant Director in the Partners Division (Finance) to lead financial governance and budgeting activities in a fast-paced government setting.

You will drive preparation, analysis and compliance of financial reports and forecasts, while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver aligned budgetary objectives and process improvements. Experience with AI tools for finance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in financial management or budgeting roles.
• Proficiency in financial software, spreadsheet applications, and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements sound financial and budgetary control policies to promote financial prudence and ensure compliance with government policies.
• Manages preparation, analysis, and compliance of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Participates/leads initiatives for system testing, enhancements, or integration; strengthens internal controls and process improvements.
• Collaborates with teams to align budgetary objectives including household operations and process controls.
• Co-leads or participates in projects supporting the Whole-of-Government digital transformation roadmap for finance.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Data analytics

Governance & risk

AI tools

Process improvement

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Data management systems

BI tools

Job description

[What the role is]

Deputy/Assistant Director, Partners Division (Finance)

[What you will be working on]

You will work with a team within the Partners Division that:

• Develops and implements sound financial and budgetary control policies to promote financial prudence, and to ensure compliance with the government's financial policies and procedures.
• Manages the preparation, analysis, and compliance of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory requirements
• Participates/Leads initiatives for system testing, enhancements or integration, strengthening of internal controls and process improvements
• Collaborates with other teams and departments to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of budgetary objectives, including in household operations and process controls
• Co‑Leads or participates in projects that support the Whole‑of‑Government digital transformation roadmap for finance.

[What we are looking for]

• Relevant experience in financial management or budgeting roles
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, budgeting processes, and financial analysis techniques
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Proficiency in financial software, spreadsheet applications, and data management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and expertise in data analytics and visualisation
• Experience in governance and risk management within a financial context
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple financial priorities
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development in financial management practices
• Experience in business transformation initiatives and their impact on financial planning and management
• Applicants with experience in use of AI toolls, including developing LLM-powered agents to complement and enhanced IT systems, business processes, and process automation, will be preferred.
• Applicants with knowledge and experience in data analytics, and a proven track record of translating data into actionable insights to drive continuous process improvement, will be preferred.
• Applicants should be Singapore citizens.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.