ASSISTANT MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS

ASSISTANT MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS

Prepare, analyse and summarize various weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting and analysis. Performs quantitative analysis of operational and financial data and draws qualitative commentary on the analysis.

Builds budgets and forecasts of future company performance. Prepare and direct the compilation of annual plan and present analysis of monthly forecast vs. actual results. Highlight and understand major forecast assumptions and their effects on financial outlook.

Continuously develop tools/systems and automate processes. Evaluate current processes and implement improvements.

Manage the implementation of a budgeting and forecasting solution to streamline the forecasting and budgeting processes and provide enhanced reporting functionality.

Analyse past results and future outcomes in conjunction with market analyses to develop recommendations for changes in model assumptions.

Prepares feasibility analysis on Capital Expenditure request.

Prepares financial reports for internal use at the company by collecting, analysing, formatting, and presenting information.

Assist with month-end closing related to Inventory journals.

Support audit & taxation process (internal and external).

Assist with the review and implementation of internal controls.

Work closely with EPR team to ensure ERP system being set up in accordance to Accounting process. Super user of ERP analytics module, ability to create and run query reports.

Performs ad hoc analysis for executives as required.

What to expect:

To ensure that accounting records and transactions of the Company are being updated regularly.

To maintain a good accounting system which will be able to produce key financial reports essential for the financial management of the Company.

To assist in day-to-day finance functions support role.

Reporting to: Finance Director

Direct Report: Nil

Indirect Report: Nil

Experience and Personality Preference:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Finance Planning and Reporting in Manufacturing industry.

Skills, Knowledge Requirements:

Proficient in knowledge of ERP.

Is a sound business partner and is able to comprehend the needs and quickly provide timely financial analytics for decision making.

Critical thinking skills and ability to evaluate information and analyze data objectively and make a reasonable judgement.

Problem solving skills, ability to diagnose problems efficiently, proposes a solution and drives through implementation.

Builds solid and effective working relationships with all the stakeholders and collaborative works with the team.

Proactive and takes ownership for the tasks to ensure the final objective is met. Listens to - identifies, meets and is sensitive and responsive to their needs.

Advanced Excel skills including macros & tools to support large modeling.

Strong organizational skills, ability to drive efficiencies, process driven individual who leads and promotes best practice.

Education:

At least Diploma, Professional qualification in CPA, ACCA, MIA, ICAEW or any other equivalent is highly preferred.

Working Relationship:

Internal: Manager and Executives from other departments.

External: Relevant suppliers and auditors.