Strategic Finance Partner for Public Sector Growth

Government Technology Agency; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Leave benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore seeks a Finance Business Partner to support divisions with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, turning data into actionable recommendations for senior leaders. You will partner with division leads to assess business cases, monitor expenditure, and drive cost optimisation and control improvements across government projects.

Strong communication, analytical skills, and experience in dashboarding tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field with a professional qualification (CPA/ACCA).
• At least 5 years of finance experience in finance business partnering.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of dashboarding tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial planning and performance management cycle for one or more divisions, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Partner with division leads and senior leaders to evaluate business cases, assess financial sustainability, and advise on resource allocation.
• Monitor project expenditure, track milestones, and flag financial risks; guide users on financial matters.
• Identify and drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and controls; lead cost optimisation initiatives.
• Execute month/year-end closing activities, budget allocations, virements, and variance analysis.
• Prepare revenue/expense accruals and grant recovery; ensure compliance with accounting standards and government regulations.
• Undertake other duties to support the Finance team and organisational objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Financial planning

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Dashboarding tools

Job description

GovTech in Singapore seeks a Finance Business Partner to support divisions with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, turning data into actionable recommendations for senior leaders. You will partner with division leads to assess business cases, monitor expenditure, and drive cost optimisation and control improvements across government projects.

Strong communication, analytical skills, and experience in dashboarding tools are essential.