Manager / Assistant Senior Manager (Faculty of Science Finance)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial and business advisory to internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least 5 years of experience in budgeting and financial analysis. Strong communication skills and proficiency in tools like SAP S4Hana and Power BI are essential. Join a dynamic team that drives financial sustainability and supports strategic objectives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in budgeting and financial analysis.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of fund accounting preferred for higher education roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance business partnering support to faculties.
• Prepare financial reports and compliance documentation.
• Identify and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP S4Hana

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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, fuelling research, education, and transformation.

Why Join Us?

🚀 Make an Impact: Play a key role in shaping financial strategies that influence the University's growth and global standing.

📈Growth & Development: We believe in continuous learning, offering mentorship, career development, and upskilling opportunities.

🤝Collaborative Culture: Join a high-performing team that values trust, innovation, and excellence.

🔹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!

Website: https://www.nus.edu.sg/finance

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nus-office-of-finance/

Job Description

Reporting to Faculty Finance Lead, the incumbent will serve as a Finance Business Partner to the designated Dean's Office, Departments/Units within the Faculty of Science. The role provides financial and business advisories to the internal stakeholders that are critical to their decision‑making purposes and ensure compliance with University's financial policies and procedures, and funding agencies' terms & conditions / guidelines. The individual will foster and maintain a regular working relationship within the Faculty, Departments, central shared services teams, and other functional partners.

Responsibilities

Finance Business Partnering Support to Faculties

• Provide Finance Business Partnering Support to faculties by working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver financial insights and advice aligned with business objectives.
• Support faculty stakeholders, managing financial queries and fostering effective communication.
• Manage department level financial matters, such as research grant management, withholding tax filing, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with NUS Financial Policies and Procedures.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Strategic Financial Planning, analysis & Reporting: Support long‑term financial planning, budgeting, financial management reporting to the University's Central Financial Planning & Analysis Team & Faculty of Science Leadership Team.
• Reporting & Compliance: Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports for leadership and stakeholders (e.g. Budget utilisation and fund balance report)
• Subject analysis and business insights: Conduct subject analysis and provide business insights and recommendations for income/cost optimisation and financial strategy.

Process Automation & Operational Efficiency

• Implement Automation Tools: Identify and implement automation solutions or workflow automation platforms, to streamline reporting and financial processes, improving operational efficiency and reducing errors.
• System Integration: Integrate financial systems, databases, and reporting tools to ensure seamless data flow and consistency across the faculty's financial operations

Grant Administration

• Manage grant disbursement/reimbursement and audits.

Finance Operations

• Review withholding tax/GST related matters, fixed assets verification exercise, prepare journal posting, etc.

Other Duties

• Any other ad‑hoc business performance reporting to Management and/or stakeholders as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, in financial planning & analysis.
• At least 5 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis, grant management (experience in higher education is a plus) and cost management.

Preferred Certifications

• CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) - Useful but not mandatory
• FP&A‑related certifications

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX‑MATCH, Power Query, macros)
• Financial Modelling
• Data Analysis & Visualization (Power BI)
• ERP & Financial Systems (SAP S4Hana & Jedox)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for non‑financial stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Knowledge of fund accounting (preferred for higher education roles).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

This position is only open to Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: National University of Singapore

Department: Office of Finance

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID: 31450