Senior/ Assistant Director (Business Partner), Finance Division

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of enterprise and talent. You will join a dynamic team as Finance Business Partner to our stakeholders, providing advice on budgetary and financial matters, ensuring programmes are managed effectively and resources are used optimally.

You will manage an assigned portfolio including evaluating funding proposals, reviewing budgets, monitoring cashflow, disbursing grants, and identifying

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• 2+ years of related experience in business partnering, finance and/or budgeting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate funding proposals.
• Review and analyse budget submissions.
• Monitor budget utilisations and review cashflow projections.
• Review and process the disbursement of grants.
• Identify areas to leverage technology and improve processes.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects as part of staff development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Accountancy / Business Administration degree

Job description

What the role is:

The Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of enterprise and talent, a vibrant nation of innovation and opportunity.At METI,we drive productivity-led growth,Safeguard and expand our economic space,Build a future-ready economy where firms thriveTo create good jobs and opportunities for our people.In METI, you can expect an exciting and engaging career.

What you will be working on:

You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for financial and accounting functions in METI. Specifically, you will take on the role Finance Business Partner to our stakeholders, including METI's internal customers and /or Statutory Boards. You will provide advice and support to our customers on budgetary and financial matters to ensure that programmes are managed effectively, and financial resources used optimally to achieve the desired outcomes. You will manage an assigned portfolio with the scope of work which will include, but not limited to the following:

• Evaluate funding proposals
• Review and analyse budget submissions
• Monitor budget utilisations/review cashflow projections
• Review and process the disbursement of grants
• Identify areas to leverage on technology and develop capabilities to improve work processes
• Undertake ad-hoc projects as assigned as part of staff development

What we are looking for:

You should possess:

• A relevant field of study in Accountancy, Business Administration, or related disciplines with at least 2 years of relevant working experience in business partnering, finance and/or budgeting
• Ability to work independently and a good team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management, as well as strong analytical skills
• Committed, responsible, self-driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment

About Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry

Working at METI places you at the heart of Singapore's economic policy-making. We drive productivity-led growth, safeguard and expand our economic space, and build a future-ready economy where firms can thrive. Together, we create a Singapore which is a city of possibilities, a home to great firms, and a place where the world connects - with people at its heart.When you join METI, you contribute to our mission of creating good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans, enabling them to improve their lives and secure a better future.