Assistant Senior Manager/ Senior Manager, Faculty of Science

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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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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

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Job Description

Reporting to Faculty Finance Lead, the incumbent will service as a Finance Business Partner to the designated Dean's Office, Departments/Units within the faculty:

• Provide financial and business advisories to the internal stakeholders that are critical to their decision-making purposes and ensure compliance with University's financial policies and procedures, and funding agencies' terms & conditions / guidelines.
• Foster and maintain a regular working relationship within the Faculty, Departments, central shared services teams, and other functional partners.

Responsibilities:

Finance Business Partnering Support to Faculties:

• Provide Finance Business Partnering Support to faculties by working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver financial insights and advice aligned with business objectives.
• Support faculty stakeholders, managing financial queries and fostering effective communication.
• Manage faculty-level financial matters, such as withholding tax filing, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with NUS Financial Policies and Procedures.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting:

• Strategic Financial Planning, analysis & Reporting: Support long-term financial planning, budgeting, financial management reporting to the University Central Finance Team & Faculty of Science Leadership Team.
• Reporting & Compliance: Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports for leadership and stakeholders (eg. Budget utilization and fund balance report)
• Subject analysis and business insights: Support business insights and recommendations for income/cost optimization and financial strategy.
• Benchmarking & Best Practices: Supportresearch and implement industry best practices in cost management and productivity analysis. Benchmark faculty costs against peers and identify areas for improvement.
• Cost Allocation & Reporting: Support optimal allocation of costs across departments, aligning with priorities and funding sources. e.g. Work with departments to conduct a cost-benefit analysis for new courses.

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.

Grant Administration

• Manage grant disbursement/reimbursement and 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

• 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).

• 8+ 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.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• 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 environmen

The position is only open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: National University of Singapore

Department : Office of Faculty

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID : 30904