Senior Manager/ Lead Manager, Budget

Ministry of Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education is seeking a Senior Manager/Lead Manager in Budget within the Finance and Procurement Division. You will support operational aspects of MOE Kindergartens and be responsible for financial assistance, stakeholder coordination, and budgeting. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in finance or related fields, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in finance or business management preferred.
• Strong ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and good analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and financial assistance to MOE Kindergartens.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to enhance policies and streamline processes.
• Ensure effective use of allocated budget and drive financial transformation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resourcefulness

Education

Relevant training in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management

Tools

Data processing

Process automation

Job description

What the role is:

As Senior Manager/ Lead Manager, Budget in the Finance and Procurement Division, you will be part of the team providing operational support to MOE Kindergartens (MKs) and Kindergarten Care (KCare) Services.

What you will be working on:

• Coordinate with team and provide operational support to MKs and KCare Services in the areas of financial assistance, arrears management, billings and collections• Liaise with stakeholders to review, analyse and enhance MK-related policies and systems to streamline work processes, improve workflows and enforce compliance• Provide advice to HQ divisions and MKs on budget and funding matters• Ensure strategic, effective and value-for-money utilisation of the allocated budget in accordance with prevailing financial guidelines• Drive finance transformation and automation, leverage on data analytics and visualisation tools for reporting and insights to facilitate decision making process

What we are looking for:

• Relevant training and/ or past working experience in Finance, Accounting or Business Management would be preferred• Knowledge in system administration, data processing and/ or process automation would be preferred• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines effectively as well as work in a fast-paced environment• Good problem-solving, writing and analytical skills• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Resourcefulness and attention to detailIn 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.