Assistant Manager Finance Project Control

AmBank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AmBank is seeking an Assistant Manager Finance Project Control in Kuala Lumpur to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking across project lifecycles. You will provide financial advisory support, monitor post-implementation performance, and ensure governance compliance while coordinating capitalization and depreciation activities.

You will collaborate with Finance, Technology, Project Management, and Procurement teams to produce timely management reporting and drive value realization for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant FP&A, project finance, project controlling, management accounting, or related finance functions.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost management, variance analysis, financial modelling, and management reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities, with ability to communicate financial insights to finance and non-finance audiences.
• Good understanding of financial governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, financial forecasts, and variance analysis to identify risks and mitigate potential cost overruns.
• Monitor and report on post-implementation financial performance and benefits realization against approved business cases.
• Coordinate project capitalization, depreciation assessments, and accounting treatments in compliance with accounting standards and Group policies.
• Provide financial advisory support to project teams and business stakeholders to facilitate planning, execution, and decision-making.
• Support the end-to-end financial planning process, including annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-term projections for the project portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, governance requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal control standards.
• Review and support the preparation of business cases, investment evaluations, and project funding approval requests.
• Manage project-related service transfer pricing allocations and perform analysis on technology cost recoveries charged to business units.
• Prepare management reports and presentations to support project governance committees and senior management decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, Project Management, Procurement, and business stakeholders to ensure financial transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Financial reporting tools

Job description

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Assistant Manager Finance Project Control

This role involves managing project finances across the full lifecycle, including budgeting, cost tracking, financial forecasting, and variance analysis. You will provide financial advisory support to project teams and business stakeholders, monitor post-implementation financial performance, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and governance requirements.

Key responsibilities

Manage project budgets, cost tracking, financial forecasts, and variance analysis to identify risks and mitigate potential cost overruns

Monitor and report on post-implementation financial performance and benefits realization against approved business cases

Coordinate project capitalization, depreciation assessments, and accounting treatments in compliance with applicable accounting standards and Group policies

Provide financial advisory support to project teams and business stakeholders to facilitate effective planning, execution, and decision-making

Support the end-to-end financial planning process, including annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-term financial projections for the project portfolio

Ensure compliance with financial policies, governance requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal control standards

Review and support the preparation of business cases, investment evaluations, and project funding approval requests

Manage project-related service transfer pricing (STP) allocations and perform analysis on technology cost recoveries charged to business units

Prepare management reports and presentations to support project governance committees and senior management decision-making

Collaborate with Finance, Technology, Project Management, Procurement, and business stakeholders to ensure financial transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Project Finance, Project Controlling, Management Accounting, or related finance functions

Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost management, variance analysis, financial modelling, and management reporting

Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities, with the ability to communicate financial insights effectively to both finance and non-finance audiences

Good understanding of financial governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset