Deputy Director, Finance

Monetary Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Monetary Authority of Singapore is seeking a Deputy Director, Partners Division (Finance) to lead a team and drive financial prudence across government budgeting. You will develop policies, oversee financial reports and forecasts, and push internal control improvements.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced Excel and financial software skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in financial management or budgeting roles.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting processes and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication with non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software, spreadsheets, and data systems.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities with data analytics focus.
• Experience in governance and risk management within finance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in financial practices.
• Experience in business transformation initiatives affecting financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team within the Partners Division to meet financial and budgetary objectives.
• Develop and implement strong financial and budgetary control policies for prudent spending.
• Manage preparation, analysis, and compliance of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Lead initiatives for system testing, enhancements, or integration and improve internal controls.
• Monitor team performance and conduct regular performance appraisals.
• Collaborate with other teams to align budgetary objectives across operations.
• Lead or co-lead projects supporting the Whole-of-Government digital transformation roadmap for finance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial principles

Communication

Financial software

Data analytics / visualisation

Governance & risk management

Prioritisation under pressure

Continuous improvement

Business transformation

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

What the role is:

Deputy Director, Partners Division (Finance)

What you will be working on:

• Lead and manage a team within the Partners Division, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure optimal performance and achievement of financial and budgetary objectives.
• Develop and implement sound financial and budgetary control policies to promote financial prudence, and to ensure compliance with the government’s financial policies and procedures.
• Manage the preparation, analysis, and compliance of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate/Lead initiatives for system testing, enhancements or integration, strengthening of internal controls and process improvements.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance appraisals related to team’s responsibilities.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of budgetary objectives, including in household operations and process controls.
• Lead or co-lead in projects that support the Whole-of-Government digital transformation roadmap for finance.

What we are looking for:

• Proven leadership experience in financial management or budgeting roles, including experience leading or supervising a team
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, budgeting processes, and financial analysis techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Advanced 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.
• Candidates who require work pass sponsorship need not apply.

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.

About Monetary Authority of Singapore

MAS is the central bank of Singapore. Our mission is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.