good at managing things; resourceful (esp. with household finances)
Often used for someone who skillfully juggles limited resources, especially money, time, or household budget.
She is good at managing money even on a small salary, so she can always save.
My mother is resourceful with the household budget and doesn't waste money.
上手 is a general term for being good at something; やりくり上手 specifies skill in managing resources.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Alternate kanji spelling using 繰り for くり.
Compound of やりくり (managing, making do) and 上手 (skillful).