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!
Website: https://www.nus.edu.sg/finance
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nus-office-of-finance/
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Senior Manager, Grant Claims & Financial Planning Analyst to support the university’s grant claim processes and contribute to financial planning and analysis (FP&A) initiatives. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in audit, financial compliance, and data analytics, who are eager to drive process improvements and support strategic financial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Grant Claims Management
- Grant Claim Support: Assist in the preparation, review, and timely submission of grant claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies and funding agency requirements.
- Audit & Compliance: Apply audit knowledge to review financial records, identify discrepancies, and ensure adherence to regulatory and audit standards.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal departments and external funding agencies to resolve grant-related issues and ensure smooth communication.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain organized records of grant documentation and support the preparation of internal and external reports.
- Process Enhancement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of grant claim workflows, including identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.
Process Automation & Operational Efficiency:
- Automation Support: Assist in implementing automation tools (e.g., RPA, workflow platforms) to streamline financial reporting and operational processes.
- System Integration: Support efforts to integrate financial systems and databases for improved data consistency and reporting accuracy
Data Analytics & Reporting:
- Power BI Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI to monitor grant claims and financial performance.
- Data Visualization & Insights: Present financial data in clear, visual formats to support decision-making across departments.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Financial Modelling: Support financial forecasting and scenario planning by analyzing historical data and building financial models.
- Cost Reporting: Assist in cost allocation and prepare reports on departmental productivity and financial performance.
- Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to improve financial outcomes.
- Benchmarking: Research industry best practices and contribute to benchmarking exercises to identify areas for improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in audit, accounting, or grant management roles, with a strong understanding of audit processes and compliance requirements.
- Experience with process automation tools to improve operational efficiency.
- Experience with Power BI or similar tools for reporting and data visualization.
- Strong knowledge of cost management principles, cost allocation, and productivity measurement techniques.
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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 : 30457
