Manager, FP&A Data Enablement

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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

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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 strategic, operating, 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

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We are seeking a technically proficient and accounting-trained Manager, FP&A Data Enablement & Governance to support data infrastructure and governance efforts within Central FP&A. Reporting to Senior Associate Director, the ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in accounting, preferably with experience in Big 4 firms, and a solid background in FP&A. This role is ideal for someone ready to transition into the next frontier of FP&A—leveraging data and technology to drive financial insights and planning excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data-Driven Financial Planning and Analysis
2. Design visually compelling, interactive dashboards that communicate insights rather than static figures.
3. Use advanced analytics to simulate financial scenarios based on real-time data inputs and evolving business conditions.
4. Leverage data analytics to uncover cost patterns and operational efficiencies, moving beyond static reporting.

5. Detect anomalies and performance gaps through data interrogation and propose actionable improvements.

6. Data-Enabled Business Partnering

7. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify key metrics and design reporting tools that support long-term financial sustainability.
8. Enable senior management with dynamic, insight-rich dashboards that highlight emerging trends and performance drivers.

9. Act as a connector between finance and operational teams to translate data into strategic actions.

10. FP&A Systems Support

11. Assist in the implementation and maintenance of FP&A systems, dashboards, and data infrastructure.
12. Participate in system testing (e.g., UAT, data migration testing) and assist in go-live planning.

13. Develop and maintain FP&A dashboards and visualizations (e.g., Power BI), and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance and refine these tools following deployment.

14. Data Integrity & Governance

15. Support the development and implementation of data governance practices.
16. Assist in data quality initiatives such as validation, reconciliation, and profiling.
17. Facilitate data sharing across teams with proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related field from a recognized university.
• Preferably trained in a Big 4 accounting firm with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in FP&A, with a readiness to embrace data-driven financial planning practices.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems; exposure to SAP ERP or JEDOX is a plus.
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar tools for data visualization and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management abilities

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 : 29952