Manager, Resource Allocation & Analytics

National Library Board; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Library Board (NLB) in Singapore seeks a financial analytics professional to drive advanced resource planning, data analytics, and strategic advisory for long-term planning. This role collaborates with divisions to optimise resource allocation and support key initiatives, reporting insights to senior management.

You will develop dashboards, tell data-driven stories, and build metrics linking usage of resources to strategic outcomes, while partnering across divisions to ensure

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, strategic planning or business partnering roles.
• Strong analytical capabilities with interest in strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power BI with ability to develop data insights and visualisations.
• Ability to link financial resources to strategic outcomes.
• Strong English communication and presentation skills.
• Team player with solid business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagement with divisions on resource planning and utilisation.
• Conduct targeted consultations to understand business needs and strategic requirements.
• Provide expert advisory on resource optimisation for strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate better alignment between financial resources and strategic outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across divisions to enhance collaborative resource planning.
• Implement data-driven monitoring systems and dashboard development.
• Lead improvements in data storytelling to transform financial information into narratives.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for resource allocation based on analysis.
• Transform complex financial data into actionable insights for senior management.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics linking resource utilisation to outcomes.
• Conduct strategic analysis to prioritise resources based on cost-benefit considerations.
• Provide strategic advice on resource allocation to achieve outcomes.
• Support project governance frameworks for alignment with objectives.
• Lead development of business cases for strategic initiatives with analytical rigour.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of allocation decisions and recommend improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Business partnering

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Job description

What the role is:

The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.

At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.

We can offer you:

• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.


• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.


• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will be part of the Finance & Procurement Administration Division. This strategic role focuses on advanced resource planning, data analytics, and stakeholder advisory to support NLB's long-term planning and strategic outcomes.

What you will be working on:

Advanced Stakeholder Management:

• Lead strategic engagement with divisions on resource planning and utilisation


• Conduct targeted consultations to understand business needs and strategic requirements


• Provide expert advisory on resource optimisation for strategic initiatives


• Facilitate better alignment between financial resources and strategic outcomes


• Build and maintain strong partnerships across divisions to enhance collaborative resource planning

Enhanced Data Analytics and Reporting:

• Implement data-driven monitoring systems and dashboard development


• Lead improvements in data storytelling and presentation to transform complex financial information into compelling narratives


• Provide data-driven recommendations for resource allocation based on comprehensive analysis


• Transform complex financial data into actionable insights for senior management


• Develop and maintain performance metrics that link resource utilisation to strategic outcomes

Strategic Resource Planning and Advisory:

• Conduct strategic analysis to ensure resources are prioritised based on cost-benefit considerations


• Provide strategic advice on resource allocation to achieve NLB's strategic outcomes


• Support project governance frameworks to ensure alignment with strategic objectives


• Lead the development of business cases for strategic initiatives with enhanced analytical rigour


• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation decisions and recommend improvements

What we are looking for:

• Preferably with at least 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, strategic planning or business partnering roles


• Good analytical capabilities with interest in strategic planning and resource allocation


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills


• Good analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and Power BI or equivalent, and interest in developing data insights and visualisation capabilities


• Ability to understand the link between financial resources and strategic outcomes


• Good command of English with strong presentation and communication skills


• Strong team player with good business acumen

The successful applicant will first be appointed on a 2-year contract basis.

About National Library Board

To each reader, the library is a window to a vibrant imagination and exciting possibilities. For families, the library experience occupies a special in their hearts and of memories collected over generations. Libraries hold a special and familiar place in each of our hearts. NLB seeks to provide a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service so to promote a knowledgeable and engaged society.If you share our passion to create memorable library experiences for all our readers, we invite you to join the NLB family.