Manager (Operations Budget Management)

Role Overview

You will oversee strategic planning, administration, and oversight of the Operating Budget assigned to the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS). Acting as the Subject Matter Expert, you will provide guidance on finance-related matters to DIS divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, allocate, and approve budget for DIS Headquarters Departments and central budgets.
• Collaborate closely with major DIS stakeholders to achieve targeted financial results.
• Offer financial advice on intricate, unclear, or high-impact financial issues.
• Incorporate emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and digital tools in financial workflows, balancing innovation with operational reliability.

Challenges

• Navigate the complex financial system, policies, frameworks, and processes within the MINDEF/SAF context.
• Resolve ambiguities in finance policies, especially in cross-departmental or multi-agency scenarios, to maintain consistent and accurate decisions.
• Handle varying workloads and tight deadlines during peak times without compromising accuracy and service quality.
• Establish and maintain trust with senior leadership via clear, data-driven communication and prudent financial management.

Candidate Profile

• Holder of any educational qualification.
• Preferred minimum of three years' experience in finance-related roles, although candidates without experience are welcome to apply.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to detect potential compliance gaps.
• Strong in managing stakeholders and communicating effectively to influence at different organizational levels.
• Flexible to adapt to change, capable of juggling priorities, and proactive in improving processes.

Additional Information

Final appointment salary will reflect experience level. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.