Manager

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 Manager for the Bukit Timah Campus' finance functions. This role involves strategic financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support senior leadership and enhance financial transparency. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, relevant certifications, and 5+ years in budgeting and forecasting. Skills in advanced Excel and financial modeling are essential. Join a dynamic team committed to making an impact in financial operations.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Continuous learning and mentorship

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Knowledge of fund accounting is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support long-term financial planning and analysis.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership.
• Implement automation solutions to improve processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Modeling

Data Analysis & Visualization

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CMA (Certified Management Accountant)

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Tools

SAP S4Hana

Power BI

Job description

Manager – Bukit Timah Campus (BTC Finance)

By continuing to use and navigate this website, you are agreeing to the use of cookies.

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 Cluster Finance Lead, the incumbent will serve as the manager supporting finance functions for departments at the Bukit Timah Campus. The role plays a critical role in consolidation of financial data, produce executive reports, and drive cluster‑wide financial transparency and actionable analysis.

The incumbent will be responsible for the development of the management reporting strategy and contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. In addition to the strategic components, you will be leading the development, analysis, and distribution of management reports for senior leadership and department heads. This position ensures accurate and timely financial insights to drive data‑informed decision‑making, budgeting, and strategic planning. In addition, the incumbent would be in‑charge of timely completion of grant claims/audits and to manage the financial operations at BTC.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting:

• Strategic Financial Planning, analysis & Reporting: Support long‑term financial planning, analysis and financial & management reporting to the Senior Leadership, Finance Committee & Governing Board.
• 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: Support business insights and recommendations for income/cost optimisation and relevant financial strategy.

• Benchmarking & Best Practices: Support research and implement industry best practices in cost management and productivity analysis. Benchmark income or costs against peers and identify areas for improvement.
• Cost Allocation & Reporting: Support optimal allocation of costs across departments, aligning with priorities and funding sources. Eg. Work with units to prepare department‑wide cost data in preparation of tuition fee adjustments proposal.

Process Automation and 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.

Data Analytics & Reporting:

• Reporting: Design and develop dashboards and reports for tracking financial performance, grant claims, and forecasting accuracy.
• Data Visualization & Insights: Transform complex financial data into easy‑to‑understand visual insights, helping stakeholders at all levels make informed decisions based on clear financial reporting.

Grant Administration

• Manage grant disbursement/reimbursement and in‑charge of AUP 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.
• 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 Modeling.
  • Data Analysis & Visualization (Power BI).
  • ERP & Financial Systems (SAP S4Hana & Jedox).
• 5+ years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis, grant management (experience in higher education is a plus) and cost management.

Skills & Competencies:

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

The position is only open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: National University of Singapore

Department: Office of Finance

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID: 30988

© National University of Singapore. All Rights Reserved.