Assistant Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (1 Year contract) - Fast Hire

Key Roles and Responsibilities of this role:

Support Group Financial Planning & Analysis on implementation and maintenance of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system and processes as part of the Group’s globalisation and digitalisation strategy for budgeting and forecasting.

• Support in implementing EPM system and process improvements to optimise usage, taking into consideration process inter-dependencies and data structure harmonisation with ERP system.
• Support in streamlining, standardisation and harmonisation of EPM processes, reports and analytics.
• Support in managing and standardising processes for master data creation and maintenance.
• Manage EPM related training and change communications.
• Participate in FPA activities include preparation of annual budget, monthly forecast and monthly flash reports. This include providing insightful analysis of market performance.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accountancy (CPA or CA preferred) with at least 6 years of working experience in Accounting/Finance related field as Finance or Business Analyst.
• Prior exposure to various EPM consolidation and reporting systems is necessary
• CCH Tagetik CPM certification is a plus.
• Finance transformation project experience (preferably in big 4 firm) in system implementation and process improvement is a plus.

Skills/competencies & Preferred Characteristics

• Strong project and stakeholder management skill, good finance and accounting knowledge & business analytics skills.
• Good understanding of accounting and group consolidation.
• Strong in MS Excel and PowerPoint skills (able to develop business case, financial analysis and prepare presentation information).
• Meticulous coupled with a strong sense of urgency and responsibility.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude to perform data analysis and resolve complex problems.
• Business oriented with ability to communicate and handle all levels including senior management.
• Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, proactive and self-motivated personality.