Senior Manager (Finance Shared Services CoE Project Management)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager for their Office of Finance. The role requires managing cross-functional projects and optimizing financial systems to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have at least 8-10 years of experience in finance or project management and a degree in a relevant field. The position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of finance processes. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Career development

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in finance, shared services, or project management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• Proficient in financial processes like Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Record-to-Report (R2R).

Responsibilities

• Drive project leadership and ensure timely project delivery.
• Lead FSS technology roadmap execution for process enhancements.
• Champion a CI culture by enhancing business processes through automation.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

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

Job Overview

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://nus.edu.sg/finance

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

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead and support strategic project management effort within the Finance Shared Services (FSS) Centre of Excellence (CoE), by:

• Managing complex, cross-functional projects with strong governance and execution discipline
• Optimizing systems and processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement (CI) through innovation, collaboration, and capability building
• Blending strong project management acumen, deep finance process knowledge, and technical proficiency to translate strategic objectives into tangible outcome

The incumbent will report to Senior Associate Director.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Drive project leadership, ensuring all FSS-CoE projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives
• Provide project governance by managing project documentation and championing project management frameworks for efficient prioritization and resource allocation
• Foster close collaboration with Business Process Owners, NUS IT Dept & Office of Finance - Projects, Applications and Data Intelligence team to align on key initiatives
• Develop targeted training programs to support staff development and capability building

Systems Strategy & Optimization

• Lead FSS technology roadmap execution to deliver on FSS process enhancements, automation & technology priorities
• Ensure system integrity & ROI by evaluating system change requests and conducting cost-benefit analyses for new system

Continuous Improvement (CI) & Innovation

• Champion a CI culture by initiating and leading efforts to enhance business processes and control, elevate service delivery and productivity through automation and technology enablement
• Leverage data and emerging technology (e.g., Power BI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)) to solve challenges and innovate FSS operations

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Build collaborative relationships, ensuring alignment, gather input, and drive successful project execution through strong partnerships
• Effectively communicate changes, new tools, and upskilling opportunities to ensure smooth adoption

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or equivalent qualifications
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in finance, shared services, or project management in a finance function
• A proven track record of successfully delivering complex, cross-functional projects that drive organizational change and business benefits is essential
• Deep and comprehensive understanding of core finance processes [e.g., Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Record-to-Report (R2R)]
• Proficient in various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project), with hands‑on experience in BI tools (e.g., Power BI) and familiarity with process automation technologies (e.g., RPA, low‑code)
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, possess analytical skills, critical thinking and communication skill

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 : 29800