Join a dynamic team where you'll play a key role in optimising MOM's budget allocation and ensuring strategic resource deployment. You'll contribute to meaningful financial decisions that support programmes impacting Singapore's workforce & workplaces, combining analytical rigour with strategic thinking to drive effective resource management.
Ministry of Manpower
Assistant Manager / Manager, Finance Policy and Projects, CMD
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 20 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
• Serve as a valued partner to MOM departments on project funding requests and related matters, including providing expert guidance on programme evaluation
• Contribute to the annual Centre of Government funding process by evaluating proposals from MOM departments and Statutory Boards, ensuring the robustness of these proposals
• Analyse, evaluate and value add to project funding requests using robust analytical methods, including cost-benefit analysis, to support informed decision-making and ensure effective resource allocation
• Analyse resource allocation trends and performance to identify optimisation opportunities, whilst reviewing and updating cost methodologies to maintain accuracy and relevance in financial planning
• Design, develop and refine financial policies, frameworks, and guidelines that strengthen MOM's financial management capabilities and ensure robust governance and control mechanisms
• Drive process improvements by identifying opportunities to transform, streamline, and digitalise internal workflows, contributing to a more efficient and effective organisation
What we are looking for
• Knowledge in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with preferably at least three years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, business partnering, or auditing
• Experience in Government agencies/public organisations, with knowledge in public sector financing system and governance will be an advantage
• Strong analytical capabilities and sound decision-making skills, with the ability to deliver quality work within tight timelines.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to engage with key stakeholders at all levels
• Strong written and presentation skills, with basic understanding of AI tools and their applications
• Highly motivated with positive working attitude
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
About your application process
This job is closing on 20 Apr 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Manpower
Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.
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