Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

[What the role is]

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

[What you will be working on]

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team (FP&A) to provide financial management support. You will be working closely with the Finance Business Partners and other GovTech divisions in the budgeting, forecasting and cost controlling role to ensure financial sustainability.

[What you will be working on]

• Facilitate the budgeting and forecasting process at whole of GovTech level by consolidating inputs and assumptions from business units, and evaluating the impacts of these assumptions on both whole-of-GovTech and business divisions
• Generate management reports and ad-hoc government reports on various financial aspects, while also ensuring processes under your responsibility comply with governance requirements
• Manage budgets within Workday and evaluate budgetary concerns arising from divisional operations
• Present critical financial and operational information, develop forward-looking analysis and complete cost forecast plans and budgets, analysing levers behind the cost base and deriving valuable financial insights that are decision-useful
• Construct financial models to perform in-depth analysis where necessary
• Contribute to continuous process improvements for management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Track and report utilisation of Government grants in accordance with Budget Utilisation Framework
• [What we are looking for]
• Degree in Accounting/Finance or a relevant professional accounting qualification with at least 8 years of relevant experience. Prior experience working with a technology company would be looked upon favourably.
• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of Workday Finance and Adaptive Planning, as well as BI tools such as Tableau.
• Ability to work with large datasets to discover patterns and trends, and transform business requirements into models, dashboards, and reports
• Strong business acumen with a keen eye for detail with a strong ability to influence decision-making by key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of initiating process improvements/automation and thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Proven writing abilities for explaining complex concepts and developing high-quality reports, recommendations, and strategic documentation
• Team player who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration with others

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe it is key to innovation. 

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers