Executive Finance Manager

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department in Singapore is seeking an Executive / Senior Finance Manager for Budget and Resource Management. This role involves partnering with business units on budget matters, contributing to annual budget planning, and supporting daily budget operations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Business or Finance, strong analytical skills, and at least two years of relevant experience. Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage large datasets are critical for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least a degree in Business/Finance/Accountancy or equivalent qualifications.
• At least two years of relevant working experience.
• Committed and strong team player, but capable of independent work.
• Able to work within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner assigned business units on all budget and resource management matters.
• Contribute to budget planning and revenue forecasting exercises.
• Support daily budget operations and budget audit matters.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Meticulousness

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage large datasets

Team player

Knowledge in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

[What the role is]

Executive / Senior Finance Manager (Budget and Resource Management), Finance Department

[What you will be working on]

Executive / Senior Finance Manager (Budget and Resource Management), Finance Department

Responsibilities

• Partner assigned business units on all budget and resource management matters.
• Contribute to annual and multi-year budget planning, prioritisation, and revenue forecasting exercises, MND-BCA block budget review
  • Evaluate business units’ budget requests, government funding proposals, and fee proposals
  • Collate and analyse budget returns, government cashflow requirements, and fee reviews from the business, and seek clarifications from Groups when necessary.
  • Prepare MND’s returns (e.g., annual budget, annual consolidated returns, fee review etc.)
• Support daily budget operations and budget audit matters
  • Perform grant drawdowns for government funded projects and programs and monitor their budget utilisation rates.
  • Perform funds virement for deficient accounts
  • Prepare audit schedules
• Support any other projects and duties as assigned, for e.g., process improvements initiatives (system related, budget evaluation)

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• At least a degree in Business/Finance/Accountancy, or other equivalent qualifications.
• At least two years of relevant working experience.
• Meticulous and comfortable managing large datasets. Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office software is essential, with at least intermediate knowledge of MS Excel.
• Committed and strong team player, but also able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work within tight deadlines.