Job Description

What the Role is

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions.

GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Play a part in Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will support GovTech\'s Vision by partnering closely with all stakeholders to ensure Financial Sustainability and Operational Excellence through a Good Governance process. The Finance Business Partner team creates a real and active partnership with business units and the management, be a trusted adviser and to add value that will assist business units in decision making.

What you will be working on:

Partner divisions / project teams in funding requests, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and 5-year projections through:

Partner divisions to ensure month/year-end close activities such as accruals are being performed timely

Detail monitoring and analysis of operating revenue, expenses and capital expenditure utilisation against budget and funding source

Prepare and present financial performance, full year forecasts and budget variances to stakeholders including recommendations, highlight key variance, area of improvements where necessary

Provide financial insight to business unit for timely decision making

Partner division and project team on monthly forecasts, annual budgets, revised budget submission including presentation to stakeholders for approval and recommend moderation where necessary

Monitor fixed and variable costs to clearly understand cost drivers and improve budget marksmanship

Review and provide input on financial related matters for funding request, quarterly project reporting and end of project reporting

Ensure compliance of company policies, accounting standards, IMs and Government polices

Ongoing engagement with business unit to stay updated on business developments

Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationship with business unit

Undertake ad hoc projects and analysis work or any other duties assigned when required

What we are looking for:

Degree in Accountancy/ACCA or a relevant professional accounting qualification with at least 8 years of experience. Prior experience in Finance Business Partner and Technology company is preferred

Sophisticated presentation and storytelling skills \xe2\x80\x93 build insightful presentation and effectively communicate business narrative to influence and become a trusted business partner

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships, stakeholder management, communicate effectively across all levels. and strong in problem-solving

Good problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively \xe2\x80\x9coutside the box\xe2\x80\x9d and have strong business acumen

Positive, can-do attitude, meticulous, able to work with large amount of data and do hands-on task

Proficient in Workday, Dashboarding tools and Microsoft Office such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau. Programming knowledge will be an advantage

Ability to adapt and working in a fast paced, rapid changing environment and comfortable in proposing, justifying, initiating, and implementing change

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

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programmes.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.

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

Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech.

Singapore Economic Development Board