Finance Director (Government)
- Lead strategic finance oversight for large-scale public sector budgets, governance, and financial reporting activities.
- Drive financial stewardship, compliance, and audit governance across a complex organisation and funding landscape.
- Partner senior stakeholders and leadership teams to support long-term planning, financial sustainability, and operational resilience.
About the Company
Our client is a leading organisation in Singapore focused on advancing innovation, strategic development, and long-term societal impact. With a strong focus on governance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, the organisation works closely with stakeholders across the public and private sectors to support national-level initiatives and future-focused capabilities.
As part of its ongoing strategic priorities, the organisation is seeking an experienced finance director to oversee financial governance, budgeting, and reporting functions.
Roles & Responsibilities- Financial Governance & Operations: Oversee finance operations across multiple entities, ensuring strong governance frameworks, policy compliance, and accurate financial reporting to senior leadership and relevant authorities.
- Budget Stewardship & Fund Management: Lead the management of large-scale budgets and funding utilisation, ensuring compliance with public sector financial requirements, liquidity planning, and disciplined allocation of resources.
- Financial Reporting & Strategic Planning: Oversee organisation-wide budgeting, retained earnings reporting, and periodic financial reporting to senior management, committees, and external stakeholders.
- Audit & Compliance Management: Lead engagement with internal and external audit bodies, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and strengthening organisational controls and resilience.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership: Partner senior stakeholders across agencies and leadership teams to support strategic initiatives, governance priorities, and long-term financial sustainability.
- Degree in Finance or Accountancy with a recognised professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum 10 years of senior finance leadership experience within public sector environments, including budgeting, financial reporting, and governance oversight.
- Strong understanding of public sector financial governance frameworks, budget requirements, and audit standards.
- Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across complex organisational environments.
Application Process
To apply, please send your updated resume to Sean Wong (Registration ID No. R1441040) at sea••••••@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com with the job title or swiftly or apply through Jobstreet. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Information provided in this advertisement is for recruitment purposes only.
Cornerstone Global Partners (EA Licence Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.