Get to know the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented FP&A Specialist to join the
Finance team of a leading Singapore based Digital Bank. Based in Malaysia, this role will focus on delivering the full spectrum of FP&A activities, including Financial Analysis and reporting, Month end close, Forecasting and Budgeting.
The person will play a critical role in providing insights for management decision
making, partnering with stakeholders in delivering financial and operational targets and driving cost discipline. He/She will be expected to be a good team player and a business/cost partner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who is also a good communicator. In addition, strong Google suite skills and the ability to work independently in a fast paced start-up environment will be a crucial success factor.
The day-to-day activities:
● Be part of the team to review month end close and carry out the Digibank’s
management reporting requirements, with close co-operation with Accounting,
Business and Other teams.
● To work closely with the FP&A and broader Finance teams and Business/Cost
stakeholders to build and own financial models and templates.
● To help drive company profitability and growth by analysing revenues and costs
as well as new initiatives and business cases.
● To ensure delivery of final budgets, forecasts and corporate plans, through close
monitoring and follow up on KPIs and financial performance against budgets and
forecasts.
● Responsible for optimising and automating management reporting dashboards
and FP&A processes.
● Take on other areas or initiatives as required.
● Able to deal with multiple stakeholders across all management levels.
The must haves:
Minimum Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or professional qualifications
ACCA/CPA/CA.
● Strong Excel & Google suite skills in building complex financial models and
exposure to ERP/Accounting systems.
Specific experience
● Possess a combination of finance and business acumen and translating plans
into financial projections/models.
● Financial mind-set and able to translate business queries into financial analysis.
● Preferably with experience in the banking industry.
● 5 years of experience in financial/business analysis or , preferable in
Banking/Fintech or Financial services.
Overall experience
● Strong integrity, ownership and not afraid to raise concerns or highlight
opportunities.
● Good interpersonal skills, with ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships both within and across departments.
● Good communication skills with ability to communicate clearly with senior
business stakeholders and peers.
● Good time management skills, able to deliver quality work on time and juggle
multiple requirements.
● Structured thought process and strong analytical ability.