Job Description

What the role is: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.What you will be working on:

• Lead a team of budget analysts \xe2\x80\xa2 Lead the strategic budgeting for MOM \xe2\x80\xa2 Lead the optimisation of MOM\'s overall budget allocation \xe2\x80\xa2 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 \xe2\x80\xa2 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 \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and review finance policies, framework and guidelines for better financial management, and ensuring governance and control \xe2\x80\xa2 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 \xe2\x80\xa2 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 \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in Government agencies/public organisations, with applied knowledge in public sector financing and governance will be highly regarded \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Good interpersonal skills and able to engage and communicate with key stakeholders at all levels \xe2\x80\xa2 Good written, presentation and digital skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Highly motivated with positive working attitude \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to work independently and in a team \xe2\x80\xa2 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.

Ministry of Manpower