Manager / Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Policy

Ministry of Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education agency in Singapore is looking for a Manager/Senior Manager for Financial Planning and Policy. The role involves formulating financial policies, evaluating budget estimates, and forecasting budgets. The ideal candidate should have relevant finance or accountancy training and strong communication skills. This is a critical position for supporting educational institutions and ensuring budget sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accountancy is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and analyze financial data.

Responsibilities

• Review and formulate funding and revenue policies for MOE divisions and schools.
• Evaluate and review the annual and revised budget estimates.
• Prepare medium to long term budget forecasts and analysis.
• Provide secretarial support for the Budget Review Committee.

Skills

Relevant training or background in Finance or Accountancy

Good written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Job description

What the role is:

As a Manager/ Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Policy in the Finance and Procurement Division, you will be part of the team to plan, review and implement finance and funding policies to better support MOE divisions, schools, Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB), Science Centre Board (SCB) and National Institute of Education (NIE). You will also monitor MOE’s budgetary plans to ensure sustainability of budget.

What you will be working on:

• Review and formulate funding and revenue policies for MOE divisions and schools• Evaluate and review the annual and revised budget estimates• Prepare medium to long term budget forecast and analysis• Provide secretarial support for the Budget Review Committee

What we are looking for:

• Relevant training/ background/ experience in Finance or Accountancy• Good written, communication, interpersonal and analytical skillsIn general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window.As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

About Ministry of Education

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.