Budget and Cost Specialist Graduate (Business and Partnership Management) - 2027 Start
TikTok
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Singapore, Singapore
Specialist
Responsibilities
About the team
The Budget and Cost Optimisation (BCO) team is responsible for long-term cost decision frameworks, BPO budgets for Content Moderation, and OPEX optimisation strategies across Global Trust & Safety Operations. The team supports sound financial management and helps improve operational efficiency through cost analysis, planning, and governance.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
About The Role
You will work alongside experienced team members to build practical skills in budgeting, cost analysis, reporting, and operational planning. You will support recurring financial processes, investigate data, and turn your findings into clear insights for cross-functional partners.
You do not need to arrive as a subject matter expert. We are looking for someone with strong analytical foundations, careful judgment, curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly in a global environment.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
About the team
The Budget and Cost Optimisation (BCO) team is responsible for long-term cost decision frameworks, BPO budgets for Content Moderation, and OPEX optimisation strategies across Global Trust & Safety Operations. The team supports sound financial management and helps improve operational efficiency through cost analysis, planning, and governance.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
About The Role
You will work alongside experienced team members to build practical skills in budgeting, cost analysis, reporting, and operational planning. You will support recurring financial processes, investigate data, and turn your findings into clear insights for cross-functional partners.
You do not need to arrive as a subject matter expert. We are looking for someone with strong analytical foundations, careful judgment, curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly in a global environment.
Responsibilities
- Support annual and quarterly budget planning for the BPO Content Moderation workforce, including data preparation, validation, and tracking against actual spending.
- Review budget and operational data to identify trends, variances, data-quality issues, and opportunities for cost improvement.
- Prepare recurring reports, summaries, and presentation materials for team members and management.
- Assist with cost analysis for outsourcing and in-house operations, including workforce allocation and scenario comparisons.
- Work with Planning, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial & Contract teams to collect inputs and maintain accurate records.
- Use AI as a default working layer for research, analysis, data validation, reporting, and workflow automation, selecting the right tools and checking outputs before they inform decisions.
- Document processes, follow agreed controls, and handle sensitive financial and operational information responsibly.
- Build knowledge of Trust & Safety operations, budgeting, and cost management through structured learning and hands-on work.
- How global operating budgets are built, monitored, and translated into business decisions.
- How cost, workforce, and operational data connect across Planning, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.
- How to turn an ambiguous business question into a structured analysis and clear recommendation.
- How to scale AI-native workflows into reliable operating processes that improve the team’s speed, quality, and decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Operations, Workforce Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- An AI-native working style: regular hands-on use of LLMs and AI-enabled tools to research, analyze, automate, and produce high-quality work faster, with sound judgment over accuracy, confidentiality, and when human review is required.
- Foundational analytical skills and confidence working with numbers, tables, and structured data.
- Working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, lookups, and basic data organization.
- Strong attention to detail and a responsible approach to data accuracy and confidentiality.
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain findings in a simple and structured way.
- Curiosity, willingness to ask questions, and the ability to learn in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.
- Coursework or project experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, statistics, operations, or data analysis.
- Exposure to SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or another analytics or visualization tool.
- Experience building repeatable AI-assisted workflows, automations, agents, or lightweight applications through prompting, no-code tools, APIs, or vibe coding.
- Experience working on a team project across different functions, cultures, or time zones.
- Interest in Trust & Safety, content moderation, workforce planning, or large-scale operations.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.