Vacancy 40 of 2026 – Manager Budget Systems and Process Improvement

Ministry of Finance·Suva

Finance & Accounting·Job type not stated

$66,493.04 - $84,699.48·Posted 1 day ago

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About the company

The Ministry of Finance is the Fiji Government ministry responsible for managing public finances, including budget preparation, financial systems, and compliance with financial regulations. It oversees the implementation of government-wide financial management tools used across ministries, departments, and agencies.

About the role

The Manager Budget Systems and Process Improvement leads the implementation, administration, and management of the Government's Budget Software System, ensuring it supports the full budget cycle from preparation through to reporting. The role reports to the Head of Budget and has 2 subordinates, with liaison across ministry staff, government ministries, and bilateral and multilateral donors. It is based at Band K, with responsibility for system upgrades, integration with other financial management systems such as FMIS, payroll, and procurement, and enforcement of system policies, procedures, and user access controls. The manager also plans user training and helpdesk support, monitors system performance and data integrity, and liaises with vendors, IT units, and external consultants. Performance is measured on system reliability, timely budget cycle delivery, governance and compliance outcomes, stakeholder and vendor management, and team leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee implementation, administration, and management of the Budget Software System across the full budget cycle, including preparation, submission, consolidation, approval, and reporting.
• Coordinate with ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant budget data entry.
• Manage system upgrades, enhancements, and integration with other financial management systems such as FMIS, payroll, and procurement.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce system policies, procedures, and user access controls, including leadership and technical guidance to the budget software team.
• Plan and conduct user training, capacity building, and helpdesk support, and monitor system performance, data integrity, and security.
• Liaise with software vendors, IT units, and external consultants on system support and development, including preparation of system-related reports, analytics, and dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with government financial regulations, budget circulars, and reporting standards, and support budget reforms and automation initiatives.

About the successful candidate

• At least 10-13 years of experience managing accounting functions, with some knowledge of financial information systems in a large organization, including 5-7 years in a management role.
• Sound knowledge of government budgeting processes and public financial management, including the full budget cycle, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of budget software systems or FMIS, including system governance, data integrity, access controls, MS Office, and system integration.
• Experience overseeing system upgrades and vendor support.
• Proven experience managing teams, leading system operations or reforms, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders at senior level.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills, including the capacity to interpret financial and system data and identify risks or gaps.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to provide strategic direction, supervise teams, and manage performance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and well-developed planning and organisational skills to manage competing priorities and critical timelines.