Vice President, GF FP&A PMA - Business Performance, Forecasting, RAROC Allocation & Scenario Analysis

CIMB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMB is seeking a Vice President for Group Performance Management and Allocation within Group Finance in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on consolidating country inputs, setting planning standards, and guiding the board narrative through scenario planning and performance benchmarking.

The incumbent will own planning policies, KPI definitions, and BI/Planning tooling, while driving cross-country value creation and resilience across markets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, business administration, management, economics, engineering.
• Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements—Professional Accounting qualification, CFA, Chartered Banker
• 5–10 years of banking and finance experience and 5 years experience in managing stakeholders, running of projects and leading programmes.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Optimizer – focusing on transformation and growth opportunities that lead to value creation.
• Forecasting & Financial Outlook (Group View) – forward looking profitability outlook and risks, identifying drivers.
• Performance Management & Benchmarking - enable transparency and drive improvement through cross-country comparability.
• Risk Management & Scenario Planning - anticipate and quantify risks at group or regional level; define mitigation plans.
• Governance, Standards & Controls – set, own and enforce financial planning governance/frameworks.
• Executive & Board Reporting
• Translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations
• Highlight strategic risks, trade-offs, and decision implications
• Support GCEO/GCFO with forward-looking commentary

Skills

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

Data Management & System

Strategic Thinking

Communication & Storytelling

Stakeholder Management

Leadership & Talent Development

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in Finance, Business or Engineering

Professional Accounting qualification CFA/Chartered Banker

Job description

Vice President, Group Performance Management and Allocation

Division:

• Group Finance

Department

Section

• Group Performance Management and Allocation

Job Purpose:

• Align & optimize: Consolidate countries; & resources & target setting to optimize returns in key markets/initiatives.
• Set standards: Own planning policies, driver libraries, KPI definitions, and the BI/Planning tooling.
• Guide strategy & profitability resilience: Run scenarios, benchmark countries, manage structural risks (FX, commodities, funding), and shape the board narrative.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include:

• Portfolio Optimizer – focusing on transformation and growth opportunities that lead to value creation.
• Forecasting & Financial Outlook (Group View) – forward looking view of profitability outlook and risks (PNL sensitives). Know and identify structural and temporary performance drivers
• Performance Management & Benchmarking - Enable performance transparency and drive improvement through cross‑country comparability.
• Risk Management & Scenario Planning - Anticipate and quantify risks at a group or regional level and define mitigation plans.
• Governance, Standards & Controls – Set, own and enforce financial planning governance/frameworks to ensure consistency and discipline.
• Executive & Board Reporting
• Translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations
• Highlight strategic risks, trade‑offs, and decision implications
• Support GCEO/GCFO with forward‑looking commentary

7. Country & Regional Biz partnering – stakeholder management for long term value creation.

Key Dimensions of Impact

The measurable (financial) impact of FP&A as summarized:

• Strategic Alignment & Long Range Value – ensuring credibility of long range plans
• Portfolio Optimization & Capital Allocation – ensuring strong returns on investments
• Forecast Quality & Financial Predictability – Setting standards and challenge country forecasts; identify structural vs temporary drivers
• Performance Transparency & Benchmarking – Raises performance levels by leveraging scale, transparency, and peer comparison
• Risk Resilience & Scenario Readiness - Improves organisational resilience and preparedness in volatile environments

Non financial measures:

• Improved Board and executive narratives
• Increased visibility and control – improved quality of insights
• Talent development – Scales FP&A impact and ensures sustainable finance excellence.
• Owning transformation policies and relevant group frameworks.

Job Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, business administration, management, economics, engineering
• Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirementsProfessional Accounting qualification, CFA, Chartered Banker
• 5-10 years of banking and finance experience and 5 years experience in managing stakeholders, running of projects and leading programmes.

Required Competencies and Skills

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
• Data Management & System

2.Analytical & Problem Solving Competencies

• Financial Analysis & Insight Generation
• Commercial & Investment Analysis

3.Business Partnering Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Communication & Storytelling
• Stakeholder Management & Influence
• Business Curiosity & Learning Mindset
• Integrity & Professional Judgment
• Resilience & Adaptability
• Leadership & Talent Development (for senior FP&A roles)