"Asst Senior Manager/Senior Manager, FP&A and Reporting, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy"

Job Description

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance and serving as an integral member of the FP&A team supporting the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. The role plays a critical role in consolidation of financial data, produce executive reports, and drive faculty-wide financial transparency and actionable analysis.

The incumbent will be responsible for the development of the management reporting strategy and contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. In addition to the strategic components, you will be leading the development, analysis, and distribution of management reports for senior leadership and department heads. This position ensures accurate and timely financial insights to drive data-informed decision-making, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting:

• Strategic Financial Planning, analysis & Reporting: Support long-term financial planning, analysis and financial & management reporting to the Finance Committee & Governing Board.
• 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: Support research 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. Eg. Work with units to prepare faculty-wide cost data in preparation of tuition fee adjustments proposal.

Process Automation & 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 seam