Assistant Manager/Manager (Budget)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate finance professional to join their dynamic Office of Finance. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategies that impact the university's growth and global standing. You'll engage in budget preparation, variance analysis, and financial performance evaluation, all while collaborating with various departments. This forward-thinking institution emphasizes continuous learning and development, ensuring you thrive in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in finance and be part of transformative initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mentorship Opportunities

Career Development Programs

Collaborative Work Environment

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong financial, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and monitor budget utilization.
• Provide financial summaries and insights for management.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Excel Proficiency

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4 Hana

Analytical Tools

Visualization Tools

Job description

Job Description:

About Us

Join the National University of Singapore (NUS) Finance Team – Where Innovation Meets Excellence

At NUS, the Office of Finance stands as a dynamic and strategic partner, driving financial sustainability and operational excellence. Our team plays a crucial role in overseeing financial planning, optimising resources, and enabling the University’s ambition and innovation. We are at the forefront of formulating, reviewing, and analysing the University’s operating, strategic, and capital budgets. Through strong governance, robust financial processes, and cutting-edge systems, we ensure every dollar is put to its best use, fueling research, education, and transformation.

Why Join Us?

1. Make an Impact: Play a key role in shaping financial strategies that influence the University’s growth and global standing.
2. Growth & Development: We believe in continuous learning, offering mentorship, career development, and upskilling opportunities.
3. Collaborative Culture: Join a high-performing team that values trust, innovation, and excellence.
4. Finance Transformation: Be part of initiatives leveraging SAP S4 Hana, AI-driven analytics, and digital finance solutions to drive efficiency and future-ready finance operations.

If you are passionate about finance, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to be part of a team that drives meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Join us and be a part of shaping the future of finance at NUS!

Job Description

The Office of Finance is in search of an Assistant Manager/Manager in the Budget team. This role will report to Senior Associate Director (Budget).

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial outlook.
• Evaluate and review budget submissions and work with Business Partners to understand the budget request.
• Conduct variance analysis to track budget vs. actual performance and identify key drivers of variances.
• Coordinate the annual budget release and monitor budget utilization.
• Analyze financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide business partnering with Faculties, Departments and Other Units.
• Explain complex financial data clearly.
• Develop and maintain an accurate record-keeping system.
• Provide financial summaries, reports, and strategic financial insights for Management as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree majoring in Accounting/Finance, preferably with about 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, meticulous, resourceful, innovative, driven and self-motivated.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to build relationships with internal stakeholders of all levels.
• Strong organisation skills, positive work attitude and adaptive to changes.
• Able to deal with stress and work under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on and proficient in the use of Excel with working knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana or any analytical or visualisation tool will be an advantage.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Finance

Department: Central FP&A

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID: 27927