Finance Executive - Opex Planning

Singapore Telecommunications Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel Kuala Lumpur, via its Shared Services Centre, seeks a Finance Executive - Opex Planning to drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role collaborates with stakeholders to monitor expenditure, validate data, and push process improvements for stronger governance and performance.

The candidate should have a degree in Business/Finance, 4+ years’ experience in financial/accounting, and strong SAP/BPC/Tagetik skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or related discipline.
• 4+ years of financial accounting, budgeting and analysis in a corporate environment, with exposure to Opex planning advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pre month-end financial operations by coordinating reporting updates and issue resolution.
• Review financial transactions and prepare journals for posting with accuracy.
• Prepare month-end Opex reports and BP R reporting packs for stakeholders.
• Coordinate Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecasting activities including FTE/Opex planning.
• Facilitate budget transfer requests and maintain Opex master data changes.
• Support audit and annual reporting by providing timely financial information.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

SAP

BPC/Tagetik

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

BPC

Tagetik

Job description

SayHELLO to BIG Possibilities with Singtel KL(Sudong MY Sdn Bhd)!

Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, our presence spans across 21 countries in Asia, Australia, and Africa. We thrive on innovation, digital transformation, and harnessing next-generation technology to create a more sustainable and digital future. Now, we are bringing this energy to Kuala Lumpur with the launch of our brand-new Shared Services Centre.

TheFinance Executive -Opex Planningsupports budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting activities to ensure effective cost management and financial governance across the business. 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.

Make an Impact by

• 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

Skills for Success

• 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

Singtel is Asia’s leading communications technology group, operating in one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic regions.

Together with Optus, our wholly-owned subsidiary, and our regional associates Airtel, AIS, Globe and Telkomsel, we serve a mobile customer base of more than 780 million across 20 countries.

We harness the power of new technologies including 5G to bring an unparalleled network and innovative digital products and services that enrich the experiences of consumers as they lead more digital and connected lifestyles.

Singtel is Asia’s leading communications technology group, operating in one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic regions.

Together with Optus, our wholly-owned subsidiary, and our regional associates Airtel, AIS, Globe and Telkomsel, we serve a mobile customer base of more than 780 million across 20 countries.

We harness the power of new technologies including 5G to bring an unparalleled network and innovative digital products and services that enrich the experiences of consumers as they lead more digital and connected lifestyles.