AVP, Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Department

GIC; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to join its Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. In this role, you will partner with senior management to refine financial planning processes and deliver actionable insights to support resource allocations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree related to finance, along with 6-9 years of relevant experience, especially within financial services. Proficiency in data visualization tools and AI applications is strongly preferred. Join us to make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, ideally in financial services.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools for financial analysis and forecasting.
• Strong initiative and resourcefulness in leading cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to review financial planning and provide insights.
• Develop corporate planning and budgeting frameworks.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Create interactive finance dashboards for real-time insights.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

AI Tools Application

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Professional qualification (CFA, CPA, CA)

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long‑term investor, we work at the point of impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Finance Department

Finance Department (FD) is responsible for financial management of the GIC group. We ensure financial stewardship and reporting for the GIC group, and act as Finance Business Partners to optimise corporate financial planning and the use of operating budgets for growth and sustainability. We harness data and technology to create insights for financial decision‑making and achieve excellence in financial operations.

What impact can you make in this role?

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join the Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. As a member of the team, your responsibility includes providing enterprise level supporting in shaping the governance for planning & budgeting matters, leading the enterprise financial planning & budgeting process, setting guidance on financial performance management and benchmarking, and providing enterprise financial insights & analysis to senior stakeholders to support resource allocation decisions to achieve our goals.

What will you do in the Enterprise FP&A team?

• Business Partnering: Partner with senior management to review department financial planning regularly, and providing clear insights into drivers of group financials and performance against outcomes to drive resource allocation decisions
• Group Financial Frameworks: Develop and implement corporate planning and budgeting frameworks, guide business operations to execute business outcomes within the frameworks
• Financial Analytics: Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement, providing actionable insights to stakeholders. Design and implement analytics tools to support financial analysis
• Dashboard Creation: Design, implement, and maintain interactive finance dashboards that provide real‑time insights into finance operations and key metrics
• Financial Modelling: Support business discussion and decisions by performing meaningful financial modelling exercises
• Reporting: Prepare financial reports and presentations for stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accuracy in reporting

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CFA, CPA, CA) is advantageous
• Experience: 6–9 years of relevant working experience, with a strong track record in Financial Planning & Analysis, ideally gained within the financial services industry
• AI Experience: Hands‑on experience applying AI or advanced automation tools to financial analysis, forecasting, or process improvement, with the ability to identify and drive adoption of emerging technologies within the finance function
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent) and analytical tools. Familiarity with modern data and AI tools (e.g., Python, SQL, or generative AI applications) is advantageous
• Driven self‑starter: Strong initiative, resourceful, and able to lead and collaborate across diverse stakeholders, working independently to deliver outcomes and influence at senior levels
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights that inform strategic decisions
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distil and present complex financial information clearly to senior management
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward‑looking to attract the right people to help us become the leading global long‑term investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams – be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day‑to‑day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in‑person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Learn more about our Finance Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/finance-department/

Our PRIME Values

GIC is a values‑driven organization. GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long‑term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, and Excellence.