Assistant Manager, Expense Management

Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager in Expense Management within FP&A to bridge finance, performance and strategy. You will monitor expenses, support planning cycles and provide insights to management.

Responsibilities include monthly/quarterly reporting on expenses, assisting cost control, building reports and dashboards using SAP BPC and Power BI, and aiding the three-year plan and annual budget. Fluent English required; Cantonese and Mandarin are advantageous.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in finance or business.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in reporting, analysis and planning in the insurance business.
• Experience in expense management within FP&A is highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Power BI or equivalent).
• Fluent in written and spoken English; Cantonese and Mandarin advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor KPIs on a monthly/quarterly basis and oversee general expenses, working with business units to understand spending needs and improve cost control.
• Perform deep-dive analysis to identify drivers behind expense movements and provide insights for decision-making.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial management reporting focused on expenses in line with Group and internal requirements.
• Support monthly/quarterly financial closing.
• Prepare reports/dashboards for local and group reporting purposes.
• Use SAP BPC to ensure a proper level of accuracy in planning and reporting.
• Assist in developing and implementing the expense budget and strategic planning process.
• Collaborate with the manager to prepare the three-year strategic plan and the yearly budget.
• Coordinate the planning process and support discussions with internal departments and Regional Office.
• Streamline expense reporting processes, improve data accuracy, and reduce manual work.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Expense management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

Herramientas

SAP BPC

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) acts as the bridge between finance, business performance, and strategic decision-making. Its role is not only to report numbers, but also to explain what is driving financial performance and help management make better decisions. An Assistant Manager in Expense Management within FP&A team typically plays a hands‑on role in managing the company's cost performance, supporting planning cycles, and providing expense insights to management.

Key responsibilities

Monitor key KPIs on a monthly/quarterly basis and the Company's general expenses, work closely with various business units to understand their spending needs, challenge assumptions and improve cost control

Perform deep‑drive analysis to identify key drivers behind expense movements and provide expense insights to support decision‑making

Deliver accurate and timely financial management reporting, with a focus on expenses, in accordance with Group and internal reporting requirements

Support monthly/quarterly financial closing

Prepare reports/dashboards for local and group reporting purposes

Use local/Group planning tools, including SAP BPC, to ensure a proper level of accuracy

Assist in developing and implementing the expense budget and strategic planning process

Work with the manager to prepare the three‑year strategic plan and the yearly budget

Coordinate the strategic planning process and support planning discussions with internal departments and Regional Office

Streamline expense reporting processes, improve data accuracy, and reduce manual work

About you

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

At least 4 years of relevant experience in reporting, analysis and planning in the insurance business

Experience in expense management within FP&A team is highly preferred

Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

Ability to interact with various key internal and external stakeholders

Proficiency in Power Query; Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is an advantage

Fluent in written and spoken English; Cantonese is preferred, and Mandarin is an advantage

Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of more than € 75.8 billion in 2021. With nearly 75,000 employees serving 67 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. Generali’s ambition is to be the life‑time partner to its customers, offering innovative and personalized solutions thanks to an unmatched distribution network.

At Generali, diversity and inclusion are a critical part of our cultural transformation. We are committed to promoting a culture of inclusion that celebrates people's singularity and diversity with particular attention to disabilities, culture, and gender. Leveraging diversity to create long‑term value: this is Generali. It is our differences that make the difference!