Head (Business Partnership)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Technology Agency (GovTech) in Singapore seeks a seasoned Finance Leader to head the Business Partnership Branch in Finance, focusing on strategic and operational planning, cashflow, and liquidity management for CAAS. You will craft financial models, provide impactful insights, and drive value-for-money outcomes through procurement advisory and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 10+ years in finance planning, CPA/CFA/CMA qualifications, and strong leadership to guide a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance planning and analysis experience.
• Proven track record in leading business partnership.
• Experience in procurement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Partnership Branch in strategic and operational financial planning.
• Develop financial models and scenario planning to support decisions.
• Provide data-driven insights to drive financial performance and value-for-money outcomes.
• Collaborate with divisions and stakeholders across the agency.

Skills

Finance leadership

Forecasting & budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical modelling

Procurement awareness

Education

CPA/CFA/CMA

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling

Hyperion/Oracle planning tools

Job description

What the role is

Reporting to the Director (Finance), you will lead the Business Partnership Branch in Finance Division in strategic and operational financial planning, including cashflow and liquidity management for CAAS.

What you will be working on

You will provide mission critical financial/operational information to drive financial performance, including impactful trends and variance analysis, forecast and budgets. You will provide high quality and easily accessible data, analysis, risk sensing and scenario planning. You will also develop financial models and business analysis to support strategic initiatives to review critical strategic and financial decisions. You will drive financial performance to achieve value-for-money outcomes through financial and procurement advisory and decision support in project planning contract awards and management, as well as operational and strategic planning. You will identify cost-effective funding strategies and establish appropriate pricing methodologies to set fees and charges. You will also optimise returns on investment of funds.

What we are looking for

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary and/or professional qualifications in finance or business, including Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in finance planning and analysis is required
• Solid experience in leading business partnership
• Experience in procurement is advantageous

Personal Characteristics

• Leadership. You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of finance professionals.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire others, are essential.
• Possess strategic vision, strong thinking and analysis skills. You must be able to think strategically and provide financial insights that support the organization’s overall goals and objectives.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and integrity are essential.
• Strong partnering, influencing and interpersonal relationship skills.
• This is a cross-functional role that requires collaboration with other divisions and stakeholders.
• The ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships is essential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. You will need to be able to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.

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