Deputy/Assistant Director, Partners Division (Finance)

Singapore Public Service; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Public Service invites applications for the Deputy/Assistant Director, Partners Division (Finance). The role focuses on developing and implementing sound financial and budgetary controls, overseeing reports, forecasts, and budgets, and leading initiatives to strengthen internal controls and digital transformation in finance.

You will collaborate with multiple teams to align budgetary objectives and advance financial planning, analytics, and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management or budgeting roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and budgeting processes.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software, spreadsheets, and data management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data analytics and visualization.
• Experience in governance and risk management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in business transformation and its impact on financial planning.
• Experience with AI tools and developing LLM-powered agents preferred.
• Data analytics knowledge to translate data into insights.
• Singapore citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements financial and budgetary control policies to promote financial prudence and ensure compliance with government policies.
• Manages the preparation, analysis, and compliance of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Leads initiatives for system testing, enhancements or integration, strengthening internal controls and process improvements.
• Collaborates with other teams and departments to align budgetary objectives across departments.
• Co-leads or participates in projects that support the Whole-of-Government digital transformation roadmap for finance.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

AI tools

Data analytics

Data visualisation

Governance and risk management

Stakeholder management

Spreadsheets

Data management systems

Tools

Financial software

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 prioritiesCommitment 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 toools, 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.