Planning Officer

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) in Makati is seeking an experienced management accounting professional to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. You will work on budgeting, variance analyses, and management reporting to help drive informed decisions.

You will also contribute to cost efficiency initiatives and cross-functional projects, collaborating with regional teams and head office to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in management accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, management reporting.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, budgeting methodologies, financial analysis, and performance management.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, presentations, budget reviews, and management information materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of banking operations, financial institutions, or corporate planning functions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term business planning processes of the Branch.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets, expense reports, budget variance analyses, and management accounting reports.
• Support expense management initiatives and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and resource utilization.
• Analyze business performance, profitability, productivity, and key financial metrics to support management decision-making.
• Prepare presentations, management reports, and business review materials for Branch Management, Regional Office, and Head Office.
• Coordinate strategic projects, regulatory initiatives, and business improvement programs across departments.
• Drive process improvement, digitalization, automation, and data analytics initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis tools

Power BI

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How You'll Make an Impact

• Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term business planning processes of the Branch.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets, expense reports, budget variance analyses, and management accounting reports.
• Support expense management initiatives and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and resource utilization.
• Analyze business performance, profitability, productivity, and key financial metrics to support management decision-making.
• Prepare presentations, management reports, and business review materials for Branch Management, Regional Office, and Head Office.
• Coordinate strategic projects, regulatory initiatives, and business improvement programs across departments.
• Drive process improvement, digitalization, automation, and data analytics initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by Management and the Department Head.

What Sets You Apart

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in management accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, management reporting.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, budgeting methodologies, financial analysis, and performance management.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, presentations, budget reviews, and management information materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of banking operations, financial institutions, or corporate planning functions is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in banking, financial services, or multinational organizations.
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or equivalent analytics platforms.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, CFA, PMP, or equivalent are an advantage.