Finance Manager: Budget & Planning (9-Month Contract)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech Singapore invites applications for a Finance Manager (9-months contract) in the Financial Planning Section. You will help coordinate the annual budget process, align priorities, and support policy decisions with robust financial data.

You will work with departments on budget justification, monitor OPEX, manage variances, and assist with reallocations. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, communication skills, and a hands-on learning attitude.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business.
• Strong grounding in management accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Hands-on attitude with willingness to learn.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Jointly manage and coordinate the annual organisational budget process, ensuring timely completion and alignment with corporate priorities.
• Partner with departments to guide budget justification, correct coding, and appropriate use of funds in line with financial policies.
• Ensure robust OPEX oversight by monitoring budget performance, managing variances, and delivering tracking and reporting that supports policy and operational decisions.
• Support budget reallocation and virement exercises to ensure optimal utilisation of resources.
• Take on ad hoc duties relevant to department needs.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

GovTech Singapore invites applications for a Finance Manager (9-months contract) in the Financial Planning Section. You will help coordinate the annual budget process, align priorities, and support policy decisions with robust financial data.

You will work with departments on budget justification, monitor OPEX, manage variances, and assist with reallocations. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, communication skills, and a hands-on learning attitude.