At the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), we strive to build a Great Workforce and a Great Workplace. We work to achieve a globally competitive workforce and great workplace, for a cohesive society and a secure economic future for all Singaporeans. Our work transcends the boundaries of our desks – it takes us to real workplaces all over Singapore. We are continually on the lookout for individuals who want to make a difference and impact lives in the core areas of our work.
The incumbent to this role will manage and optimise the overall budget allocation for MOM, including providing advisory on budget-related matters and conducting finance analysis and formulating guidelines.
Senior Manager/Asst Director/Senior Asst Director, Finance Strategy (CMD)
Ministry of Manpower
Permanent
What the role is
What you will be working on
• Lead a team of budget analysts
• Lead the strategic budgeting for MOM
• Lead the optimisation of MOM’s overall budget allocation
• Evaluate funding requests to optimise resource allocation. Lead the annual Reinvestment Fund (RF) process for finance by proposing and evaluating proposals submitted by MOM departments and Statutory Boards to ensure they obtain the funding
• Conduct financial modelling, finance and trend analysis to generate insights, ensure budget optimisation, as well as review cost methodology for best-in-class budget planning
• Develop and review finance policies, framework and guidelines for better financial management, and ensuring governance and control
• Provide advisory to Statutory Boards and/or Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) on budget related matters, such as fund requests and declaration of unutilized funds
• Support annual financial returns and audits required by external agencies such as MOF and AGD
What we are looking for
• Tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, Accounting, Business Administration with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience is preferred
• Experience in Government agencies/public organisations, with applied knowledge in public sector financing and governance will be highly regarded
• Possess critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills
• Good interpersonal skills and able to engage and communicate with key stakeholders at all levels
• Good written, presentation and digital skills
• Highly motivated with positive working attitude
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Inqusitive and possess a high sense of urgency
About Ministry of Manpower
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) aims to develop a productive workforce and progressive workplaces, for Singaporeans to have better jobs and a secure retirement. In a rapidly changing global economic landscape, Singapore’s workforce and workplace practices have to remain adaptable. MOM’s policies help enhance the workforce’s profile, promote lifelong employability and income security for Singaporeans, as well as foster excellent working environments that are fair and safe. As an MOM officer, you will get to work in a range of exciting areas to help the Ministry attain its goals, including manpower policy, industrial relations, workplace safety and foreign employment regulation. MOM is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all.