Finance Executive - Opex Planning

Singtel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel is seeking a Finance Executive – Opex Planning in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to enhance cost management and governance. Responsibilities include coordinating financial operations, preparing reports, supporting audits, and facilitating budget transfers. Candidates should have a degree in finance-related fields and at least four years of experience in financial roles. Proficiency in SAP and similar tools is advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in financial accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and financial planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations by coordinating with stakeholders.
• Prepare month-end review files and Opex reports.
• Facilitate budget transfer requests and maintain Opex data.
• Support audit and annual reporting.
• Coordinate Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecasting activities.

Skills

Financial accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or related discipline

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

BPC

Tagetik

Job description

Finance Executive – Opex Planning

Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group operating across 21 countries in Asia, Australia, and Africa. The company is launching its brand‑new Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

The Finance Executive – Opex Planning supports budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting activities to ensure effective cost management and financial governance. The role partners closely with stakeholders to monitor expenditure trends, validate financial data, identify variances, and support continuous process improvements that strengthen operational and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Support pre month‑end financial operations by coordinating with business and commercial stakeholders on reporting updates, process changes, and issue resolution.
• Review financial transactions and prepare journals for posting while ensuring accuracy and alignment with month‑end reporting requirements.
• Prepare month‑end review files, Opex reports, and BPR reporting packs for business and finance stakeholders.
• Coordinate Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecasting activities including FTE/Opex planning, stakeholder reviews, and planning system updates.
• Facilitate budget transfer requests and maintain Opex master data changes to support financial governance and operational continuity.
• Support audit, annual reporting, and headquarters finance operations by providing timely and accurate financial information to Finance Controllers and business teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline, or a recognized professional accounting qualification.
• At least 4 years of experience in financial accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis within a corporate environment, with exposure to Opex planning being advantageous.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across business and finance stakeholders while driving process and system improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with the ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and deliver under tight timelines and changing business needs.
• Proficiency in SAP and financial planning tools, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and planning environments such as BPC or Tagetik being advantageous.

Good to Have

• Ability to support Opex planning and budgeting activities within large corporate environments.
• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and operate effectively in dynamic environments.
• Exposure to financial forecasting, variance analysis, and business performance reporting.
• Experience with financial planning and reporting systems such as SAP, BPC, or Tagetik.