Senior Assistant Manager, Finance Planning and Analysis

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore invites applications for a Senior Assistant Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. The role leads budgeting, forecasting and financial planning within the unit, enabling robust financial performance and informed leadership decisions.

The position focuses on governance, controls, policy impact assessments and cross-functional collaboration to deliver timely insights, performance reporting and compliance across the university’s financial

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Chartered Accountant with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Highly adaptable, good time management skills & problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate outstanding working relation management.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive financial analysis, performance evaluation, pricing and margin review.
• Oversee finance governance and financial controls.
• Perform policy impact assessments and communicate implications of policy/system changes.
• Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory and audit requirements.
• Provide insightful KPI and performance reporting for management.
• Support continuous improvement and provide oversight to finance staff.

Skills

Relationship management

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications

Chartered Accountant certification

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Denodo

Workday

PowerBI

Job description

The Senior Assistant Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, leads the business unit’s financial planning activities, operational finance oversight, and financial governance support. The role strengthens its financial performance through structured analysis, operational visibility, financial controls, and risk identification.It also focuses on performance monitoring, ensuring completeness of revenue, compliance with institutional and external requirements, and supporting informed decision‑making for the senior leadership team.This role complements the Finance Business Partner by managing execution, planning cycles, policy impact assessment, and communication of financial implications. This enables the Finance Business Partner to lead higher‑level planning, intra‑university initiatives, and strategic transformation efforts.ResponsibilitiesManage financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.Drive financial analysis, performance evaluation, pricing and margin review.Oversee finance governance and financial controls.Perform policy impact assessments and communicate implications of policy/system changes.Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory and audit requirements.Provide insightful KPI and performance reporting for management.Support continuous improvement and provide oversight to finance staff.RequirementsDegree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications.Chartered Accountant with at least 8 years of relevant experience.Highly adaptable, good time management skills & problem-solving skills.Demonstrate outstanding working relation management.Advantageous to know SAP, Ariba, Denodo, Workday, PowerBI.We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Hiring Institution: NTU