Assistant Manager Finance Project Control

AmBank Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AmBank Group in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Manager Finance Project Control to oversee project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking across the full lifecycle. You will provide financial advisory support to project teams and govern variances and reporting to drive decision-making.

The role requires strong FP&A experience, budgeting, and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint, with a focus on governance and internal controls. Join a leading Malaysian bank shaping the future of finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in 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.

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.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost management

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial reporting tools

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/Accounting

Job description

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

Since our founding in August 1975, AmBank Group has grown into one of Malaysia’s largest banking groups by market capitalization. Our dynamic ecosystem includes:

At AmBank Group, we believe that diversity fuels innovation, and creativity drives progress. Our P2ACE Employee Value Proposition—Principled, Proactive, Appreciative, Collaborative, and Experimental—is the heartbeat of our culture. It shapes how we work, how we grow, and how we make a difference.

We’re on the lookout for motivated, agile, and ambitious individuals who are ready to challenge the norm and shape the future of banking.

Join us. Fly High Together with us

Since our founding in August 1975, AmBank Group has grown into one of Malaysia’s largest banking groups by market capitalization. Our dynamic ecosystem includes:

At AmBank Group, we believe that diversity fuels innovation, and creativity drives progress. Our P2ACE Employee Value Proposition—Principled, Proactive, Appreciative, Collaborative, and Experimental is the heartbeat of our culture. It shapes how we work, how we grow, and how we make a difference.

We’re on the lookout for motivated, agile, and ambitious individuals who are ready to challenge the norm and shape the future of banking.

What can I earn as an Assistant Finance Manager