Finance Business Partner

About the role

GovTech, the lead agency behind Singapore's Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation, is hiring a Finance Business Partner. You will join a Finance team that acts as a trusted adviser to division leads and senior leaders, turning complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive sound decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end financial planning and performance management cycle for one or more major divisions or programmes, covering budgeting, forecasting and reporting in line with the planning cycle.
• Partner with division leads and senior leaders to evaluate business cases, assess financial sustainability and guide resource allocation, using scenario analysis and clear narratives.
• Monitor project expenditure and milestones with programme teams, flag financial risks early and advise users on financial matters.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems and controls, including cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives.
• Run month and year-end closing, budget allocations and virements, and analyse variances and operational metrics.
• Prepare revenue and expense accruals and grant recovery, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and government financial regulations.

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related field, with a professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of relevant finance experience, with a track record in finance business partnering.
• Ability to interpret and present financial data clearly and concisely.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of dashboarding tools.