Manager/Assistant Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (Operations)

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

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a finance professional to support budget preparation and provide strategic insights. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience in financial processes, a degree in Accounting/Finance, and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and financial excellence. This position is open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Experience in higher education is a plus.
• Strong financial and analytical skills; meticulous and driven.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and consolidation of the University's annual budget.
• Collaborate with faculties and departments to provide business partnering.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support organizational growth.

Skills

Budgeting skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4 Hana

Jedox or any analytical tools

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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?

🚀 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 Senior Associate Director, this incumbent is expected to:

• Support Central FP&A lead in the preparation and consolidation of the University's annual budget, forecast and long-term projections.
• Operationalised the annual budget loading, restatement and reporting
• Review budget projections and proposed methodology
• Collaborate I provide business partnering with Faculties, Departments and Other Units
• Explain complex financial data clearly
• Support and operationalise the tracking and reporting of university-funded projects
• Identify and implement improvements to existing FP&A processes and tools
• Provide financial summaries, reports, and strategic financial insights to support the organization's growth and profitability as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree majoring in Accounting/Finance
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis (experience in higher education is a plus).
• 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 at all levels
• Strong organisation skills, positive work attitude and adaptable 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 (FM & FI) modules is a plus, Jedox or any analytical or visualisation tool will be an advantage.

The position is only open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.