Assistant Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks an experienced finance professional to lead budgeting and forecasting processes. You will serve as a strategic partner to improve financial performance through actionable insights. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Accountancy/Finance and over 10 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Finance Business Partnering or FP&A.
• Proven financial performance improvement skills.
• Ability to present complex data simply.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Drive financial performance with actionable insights.
• Provide financial data for management support.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy / Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for departments under your care, working closely with departmental Admin Leads and the Finance Business Partnering (FBP) team in schools to understand key assumptions and business drivers.
• Serving as a strategic finance partner to departments and new business ventures, you will play a critical role in driving financial performance by providing actionable insights and supporting data-driven decision-making to optimize business outcomes.
• Oversee the business case review process, including valuation, ROI computation, cost savings analysis, and alignment with industry standards.
• Provide accurate, timely financial data to support management and regional finance teams, including variance analysis, capital expenditure tracking, and ad hoc cost analysis.
• Perform quarterly forecasting, variance analysis, and metrics/reporting against budgeted results.
• Identify trends and provide actionable insights from variance analysis to inform decision-making.
• Involve in related projects / process improvements etc.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy / Finance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance Business Partnering or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills with a detail-oriented, hands-on approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with attention to detail.
• Skilled in presenting complex information clearly and concisely.
• Independent, adaptable team player with a proactive attitude, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of engaging stakeholders across all levels.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU