Executive Manager (Decision Support & Financial Analysis Department) - Contract

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

National Environment Agency in Singapore seeks an Executive Manager (Decision Support & Financial Analysis) to act as a strategic partner, delivering finance advisory to divisions and guiding funding decisions.

You will develop complex financial models, analyze quarterly results, and help set up budgeting and forecasting frameworks. The role requires strong Excel skills, analytical mindset, and excellent communication across levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business; ACCA qualification.
• Chartered Accountant would have added advantage.
• 3–5 years of relevant financial advisory experience.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and Excel skills.
• Pro-active, assertive with good interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate strategic projects in terms of costing, review of assumptions and methodologies and recommendation of appropriate funding sources.
• Assess financial feasibility of projects through financial modelling.
• Develop complex financial models, with built-in sensitivity analysis of changes in assumptions and ensure models are scalable and robust for management decisions.
• Seek funding from Ministries for projects.
• Provide support for new projects, in terms of setting up financial operating and reporting framework.
• Analyse divisions’ quarterly financial performances.
• Evaluate divisions’ operating/development budget requirements.
• Monitor budget utilisation of divisions.
• Provide any other ad hoc financial advisory support to divisions/projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Microsoft Excel

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance/Business

ACCA

Chartered Accountant (advantage)

Job description

What the role is:

As an Executive Manager (Decision Support & Financial Analysis) in the Finance Division, you will be a Strategic Business Partner to divisions to provide valued-added financial advisory support.

What you will be working on:

You will be responsible for the following:

• Evaluate strategic projects in terms of project costing, review of assumptions and methodologies and recommendation ofappropriate funding sources
• Assess financial feasibility of projects through financial modelling
• Develop complex financial models, with built-in sensitivity analysis of changes in assumptions and ensure that financial models are scalable, transparent, logically structured and sufficiently robust for management decision making
• Seek funding from Ministries for projects
• Provide support for new projects, in terms of setting up financial operating and reporting framework
• Analyse divisions’ quarterly financial performances
• Evaluate divisions’ operating/development budget requirements
• Monitor budget utilisation of divisions
• Provide any other ad hoc financial advisory support to divisions/ projects

What we are looking for:

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• Degree in Accountancy or Finance or Business; ACCA
• Chartered Accountant would have an added advantage
• 3-5 years of relevant working experience financial advisory roles
• Strong analytical skills, with strategic thinking
• Strong financial modelling and Microsoft excel skills
• Pro-active, positive, assertive and willing to accept challenges
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain relationships at all levels in the organization
• Able to keep abreast of fast-paced changes and developments
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Able to contribute to or lead process improvements, automation and data analytics initiatives relating to budgeting and forecasting
• Team player with good written, communication and presentation skills

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations.For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg