Assistant Manager (FP&A), Finance

The Role

This position will be responsible for a portfolio of entities and Group level forecasting and budgeting as well as the evaluation of actual results against forecasts and budgets/targets. You will also be leading the financial modelling, simulations, and variance analysis and reporting them to senior management. You will independently prepare top quality presentations and analysis for strategic decisions/topics, interpret, evaluate and develop integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for forecasting/budget exercise and analysis reports for a portfolio of entities and Group level for reporting to senior management.
• Develop the Group annual budget/monthly forecast targets by partnering with senior management and business units.
• Responsible for preparation of forecast and budget presentation materials for senior management, including underlying key assumptions/drivers, trend analysis and potential scenarios
• Responsible for the performance measurement reporting process including key performance metrics (KPIs) reporting
• Develop a range of scenarios (i.e. impact to Group’s results and KPIs) for strategic planning purposes
• Coordinate with various business units across various geographical regions to ensure timely submission of forecast/budget numbers
• Drive process improvement initiatives, including the implementation of new processes and  systems,  e.g. Enterprise Performance Management system
• Support any other ad-hoc projects as required

Job Requirements

• Chartered Accountant with Degree in Accountancy, Finance or ACCA or other quantitative disciplines where relevant.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in advanced financial modelling, analytical skills and a strong attention to details would be highly advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Able to perform in a highly collaborative work environment and to multi-task and work under pressure, both independently and in a team, in a fast-paced environment.
• Other key attributes include proficiency in MS Office, particularly in Excel, and familiar with financial knowledge.
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana system/other planning tools (eg. SAP Business Planning and Consolidation/Tagetik) and/or real estate knowledge will have an added advantage.