Assistant Manager, Group Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Assistant Manager, Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to support our Group Finance team. This role focuses on undertaking financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions for the Group. The Assistant Manager will work closely with various departments to drive financial strategy and reporting, ensuring the alignment of financial goals with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, cash flow management, and management reporting, along with a keen eye for financial performance analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Support the Group’s financial planning process, including preparing and managing financial forecasts, long-term projections, and annual budgets for the group. Support decision-making with financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Cash Flow Forecast: Prepare cash flow forecast for the Group and the portfolio assigned on an ongoing basis, with dynamic model that facilitates simulation and scenario analysis. Assist in the analysis and management of the Group’s cash flow, providing reasonable prediction of liquidity and cash needs. Collaborate with other departments to monitor and update the forecast regularly, ensuring the Group has sufficient funds for its operations.
• Budgetary Control: Assist in managing the overall budgeting process for the group, working with department heads to establish financial targets and ensuring adherence to budget limits. Prepare budgets for consolidated financial performance by business units, property projects and segments, along with detailed financial analysis and operating metrics, ensuring alignment and reasonableness of budget assumptions across the Group. Monitor and report on budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Forecasting: Prepare financial forecasts for the Group, incorporating inputs from relevant internal stakeholders.
• Management Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly management report, providing in-depth performance review, analysis, and meaningful information that facilitates financial management and strategic decision-making.
• Support on Business Development, Investing and Financing Activities: Participate in the evaluation and financial impact analysis of the Group’s business development, investing and financing activities.
• Research & Benchmarking: Undertake research analysis and perform benchmarking as and when required.
• Fund Management Analysis & Reporting: Analyse and report on the Group’s fund management activities, assisting in the optimization of financial resources within the Group.
• Other Internal / Forward-Looking Reporting: Prepare internal financial reports for senior management, including forward-looking financial insights, projections, and strategic analyses. Provide actionable recommendations based on financial trends and forecasting.
• Ad-hoc Reporting: Assist in various ad-hoc financial analysis requests, as needed, to support senior management and other business units.
• Continuously challenge the status quo, and proactively implement improvement initiatives and create positive change.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline and/or professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in FP&A, financial reporting, or a similar finance-related role.
• Proven experience in group financial projection, cash flow forecast, analysis and budgeting.
• Experience in property development/ real estate/ construction industries and/or group consolidation will have added advantages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Skills in advanced Microsoft Excel, Power Query, financial modelling, or business intelligence tools will have added advantages.
• Resourceful, strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to be based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor