Senior Associate Director/ Associate Director, Central FP&A Management Reporting

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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 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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The Central FP&A Management Reporting team plays a critical role in supporting Finance Director and the university leadership team in driving financial insights, strategic planning, and performance measurement across the university. This role will oversee the development and delivery of management reporting, lead the multi-year planning process, coordinate quarterly financial reviews, and provide meaningful analysis to support data-driven decision making.

This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across university to drive insightful financial analysis to promote financial excellence, lead continuous improvement on operational efficiency and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver high-quality management reporting that provides clear, actionable insights to executive leadership for strategic decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth financial and strategic analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends across the institution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate cost efficiency initiatives, productivity metrics, and resource optimization strategies.
• Benchmark financial and operational performance against peer institutions and industry standards to inform continuous improvement.
• Partner with finance and business units to support the preparation and oversight of budgets, multi-year financial plans, and rolling forecasts.
• Lead financial review cycles, including variance analysis, performance commentary, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, systems, and methodologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and business impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with deep expertise in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), strategic finance, and business partnering.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and technology tools to drive data-informed insights and improve FP&A effectiveness.
• Proven experience in developing and leading budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning processes in complex environments.
• Strong project and change management skills, with a track record of successfully managing multiple priorities and delivering under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills—able to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, align, and build trust across departments and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and operational efficiencies in finance functions.
• Knowledge of best practices in FP&A, including performance metrics, cost modeling, and scenario analysis

The position is only open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: National University of Singapore

Department : Office of Finance

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID : 30240