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Finance Manager (Capital Budget)

Ministry of DefenceActivePermanentLocation not disclosed
Competition
Normal
Estimated monthly salary
~S$5,825 – S$7,500

You will strategically plan and effectively manage capability development and budgets to support both short-term and long-term buildup plans for the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS).

  • Assist in the preparation of short-term and long-term budget plans for capability development and research and technology projects
  • Perform the duties of approving officer for funds for capability development and research and technology projects
  • Prepare reports to senior management on budget requirements and performance
  • Support finance matters related to capital budget planning and management
  • Implement digitalisation or automation solutions to improve budget management processes through Data Analytics (DA) and/or Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Challenge(s)
  • Accurately projecting and analysing budget requirements based on forecasts submitted by project and operations managers, while optimising the use of the defence budget
  • Managing stakeholders across various organisations and levels to obtain the required budgetary and project information for management reporting within stipulated timelines
  • Education in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Studies, or a related field
  • Proficiency in SAP financial systems and computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Familiarity with data analysis methods, data management, and tools such as QlikSense and Power BI is advantageous
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, written communication and presentation skills
  • Meticulous, able to exercise initiative, and capable of working independently (Applicants with no experience may apply.) Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Ministry of Defence

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.

Posted 30 Oct 2026