Course Detail(BF303 : Effective Finance Business Partnering for Public Sector Professionals (Classroom))
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BF303 : Effective Finance Business Partnering for Public Sector Professionals (Classroom)

8.00 CPE Hours (Others)
Classroom

This course aims to equip professionals with a foundational understanding and proper application of effective finance business partnering for the public sector.

Programme Outline

  • Fundamentals of Finance Business Partnering
    • Definition of Finance Business Partnering
    • Common Pitfalls and misconceptions about Finance Business Partnering
  • Unique Value Finance Contributes to Business Partnerships in Public Sectors
    • 6 pillars of Finance Activities
    • Value Creation and Benefits in Business Partnerships
  • Potential Challenges in Transitioning to Strategic Finance Partnerships for Public Sectors
  • Building Effective Relationships and Collaborations
  • Action plan for Enhancing Competencies

On the completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental characteristics defining the finance business partner role within organisations
  • Describe the evolving dynamics within finance roles, recognising the transition from traditional functions to strategic partnerships, and discern the unique value finance can contribute to business partnerships.
  • Identify key challenges and barriers impeding effective collaboration between finance professionals and other business units, providing insights into necessary adaptations and improvements
  • Construct a personalised action plan aimed at enhancing individual competencies to effective business partnering, incorporating strategies to overcome identified obstacles.
  • Apply theoretical concepts and practical insights through case studies and discussions

Training Methodology
Lecture style with hands-on exercises and practical case studies.

Closing Date for Registration
1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment.

Intended For

This course is intended for participants from the public sector who are keen to understand how effective business partnering can support the various stakeholders and increase collaborations between finance professionals and other business units.

Competency Mapping

Others = 8.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees
Date & Time

31 Oct 2025 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 488.32
For Non-Members: $ 582.06


Programme Facilitator(s)

Clarice Tan

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709

Testimonial

Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.

NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 01 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. *This excludes miscellaneous fees such as GST and registration fee etc.
 
This course is approved for UTAP support for intakes conducted between 19 March 2025 – 31 March 2027.
 
As UTAP is given on calendar year basis, and calculated based on year of training taken, it cannot be accumulated.

  • Maintained paid-up NTUC membership before course, throughout course duration and at the point of claim and;
  • Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP and training must commence within the supported period and;
  • Unfunded course fee must not be fully sponsored by company or other types of funding
  • Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above, and;
  • Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any and;
  • UTAP application must be made within 6 months after course ends.

To submit for UTAP claims, please visit http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg/. Terms and conditions apply.
Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008

Programme Facilitator(s)


Clarice Tan
CA (Singapore)
 
Clarice believes that people are the catalysts of successful transformation. She has over 20 years of corporate experience, over 10 of it managing strategic transformation programs in APAC. She is a trusted partner to senior leaders, helping organizations achieve business agility and deliver outcomes-focused transformation.
 
She speaks at PMI conferences, lectures and facilitates training on agility and resilience, strategic financial acumen, and operational excellence. Embracing the agile mindset, Clarice promotes adaptability, continuous improvement to deliver value in dynamic organizational environments. Her approach cultivates resilience, empowering teams to navigate challenges effectively and achieve sustainable success.
 
Clarice’s credentials include certifications as a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM), Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), and ICAgile Certified Professional in Business Agility Foundations (ICP-BAF). She also holds a Master of Commerce degree and is a Chartered Accountant and Project Management Professional (PMP)®.

This course aims to equip professionals with a foundational understanding and proper application of effective finance business partnering for the public sector.

Programme Outline

  • Fundamentals of Finance Business Partnering
    • Definition of Finance Business Partnering
    • Common Pitfalls and misconceptions about Finance Business Partnering
  • Unique Value Finance Contributes to Business Partnerships in Public Sectors
    • 6 pillars of Finance Activities
    • Value Creation and Benefits in Business Partnerships
  • Potential Challenges in Transitioning to Strategic Finance Partnerships for Public Sectors
  • Building Effective Relationships and Collaborations
  • Action plan for Enhancing Competencies

On the completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental characteristics defining the finance business partner role within organisations
  • Describe the evolving dynamics within finance roles, recognising the transition from traditional functions to strategic partnerships, and discern the unique value finance can contribute to business partnerships.
  • Identify key challenges and barriers impeding effective collaboration between finance professionals and other business units, providing insights into necessary adaptations and improvements
  • Construct a personalised action plan aimed at enhancing individual competencies to effective business partnering, incorporating strategies to overcome identified obstacles.
  • Apply theoretical concepts and practical insights through case studies and discussions

Training Methodology
Lecture style with hands-on exercises and practical case studies.

Closing Date for Registration
1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment.

Intended For

This course is intended for participants from the public sector who are keen to understand how effective business partnering can support the various stakeholders and increase collaborations between finance professionals and other business units.

Competency Mapping

Others = 8.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Clarice Tan
CA (Singapore)
 
Clarice believes that people are the catalysts of successful transformation. She has over 20 years of corporate experience, over 10 of it managing strategic transformation programs in APAC. She is a trusted partner to senior leaders, helping organizations achieve business agility and deliver outcomes-focused transformation.
 
She speaks at PMI conferences, lectures and facilitates training on agility and resilience, strategic financial acumen, and operational excellence. Embracing the agile mindset, Clarice promotes adaptability, continuous improvement to deliver value in dynamic organizational environments. Her approach cultivates resilience, empowering teams to navigate challenges effectively and achieve sustainable success.
 
Clarice’s credentials include certifications as a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM), Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), and ICAgile Certified Professional in Business Agility Foundations (ICP-BAF). She also holds a Master of Commerce degree and is a Chartered Accountant and Project Management Professional (PMP)®.

Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

31 Oct 2025 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 488.32
For Non-Members: $ 582.06


Programme Facilitator(s)

Clarice Tan

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709


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