(Assistant) Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

acca careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is assisting a leading European MNC to hire a regional (Assistant) Financial Planning & Analysis Manager based in Singapore.

Reporting to the Regional Finance Head, you will drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting to support performance, cost control and governance across the region.

You will manage annual budgets, reforecasts, evaluate risks, brief budget holders, and partner with operations to optimise revenue recognition and financial systems.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of FP&A experience.
• Strong analytical acumen, attention to detail, and ability to present complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial partners.
• Proactive stakeholder management with a collaborative approach and ability to prioritise within tight reporting schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis across the region.
• Produce management reporting to drive business performance and cost control initiatives.
• Manage annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts; identify and evaluate financial risks and opportunities.
• Act as the primary financial advisor to functional budget holders and conduct monthly operational reviews.
• Dissect cost drivers and drive process improvements across enterprise-wide financial systems.
• Contribute to special projects including financial evaluations of ad-hoc service requirements.
• Support revenue recognition controls and governance in line with corporate policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

About The Company

A leading European MNC that prides themselves in achieving accelerated growth whilst providing an optimal work environment and culture. As part of their expansion activities, they have an exciting opportunity to join their growing team as a (Assistant) Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in a regional capacity.

About The Company

A leading European MNC that prides themselves in achieving accelerated growth whilst providing an optimal work environment and culture. As part of their expansion activities, they have an exciting opportunity to join their growing team as a (Assistant) Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in a regional capacity.

About The Job

Reporting to the Regional Finance Head, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of financial planning and analysis including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting to drive business performance and cost control initiatives. You will manage comprehensive annual budgets, maintain quarterly re-forecasts, and evaluate financial risks and opportunities. You will be the primary financial advisor to functional budget holders, conducting monthly operational reviews, dissecting underlying cost drivers, and driving continuous process improvements across enterprise-wide financial systems. You will also be involved in special projects to conduct financial evaluation of new ad-hoc service requirements and work with the other operational finance team to ensure accurate revenue recognition, controls and governance to corporate policies.

Skills And Experience Required

You should ideally be degree qualified with at least 5 years of financial planning & analysis experiences. You possess strong analytical acumen, strict attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills to present complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial business partners. Proactive stakeholder management, a collaborative approach, and the ability to prioritize effectively within strict reporting schedules are critical for success in this role.