AVP, Group Financial Planning & Analysis

Sembcor; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp is seeking an AVP, Group FP&A to lead planning, budgeting and forecasting at the Group level. You will partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into robust financial plans and drive analytics-driven decision support across functions.

The role emphasizes continuous FP&A process improvement, automation and people development, reporting to the Head of Group FP&A. A senior finance leader with 12+ years of FP&A experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CA, CPA or ACCA preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressive finance experience with significant FP&A exposure.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen; translate into actionable insights.
• Experience engaging senior management and presenting insights to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Group planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to support commercial, operational and strategic decisions.
• Drive analytics, automation and process improvements in FP&A.
• Coach and develop FP&A team members and build analytics capability.

Skills

Financial planning and forecasting

Financial modelling and valuation

Management reporting

Performance analytics

Capital allocation analysis

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Team leadership and coaching

Change management

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related discipline

CFA, CA, CPA or ACCA preferred

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

AI-enabled forecasting tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

12 - 15 Years

Permanent

Purpose and Scope

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Group Financial Planning & Analysis plays a key role in driving the Group's financial planning, forecasting, performance management and strategic decision support.

The role partners closely with finance teams across the Lines of Business and Corporate Functions, as well as senior management, to translate business priorities into robust financial plans, forecasts, performance insights and management actions. As a senior finance business partner, the successful candidate will provide independent and constructive challenge to business assumptions, identify and assess key performance drivers, risks and opportunities, and provide financial insights to support strategic, investment and capital allocation decisions.

The AVP will lead the Group's management planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance reporting and performance measurement processes. The role is expected to continuously strengthen the quality of management insights and drive improvements in FP&A processes, systems, analytics and automation, enabling senior management to make timely and well-informed decisions.

This position reports to Head, Group FP&A

Key Role and Responsibilities

1. Group Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Drive end to end process of monthly and quarterly forecast, as well as budget preparation and analysis at Group level, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for reporting to Senior management.
• Review assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and challenge businessforecasts where appropriate.
• Identify emerging risks, opportunities and potential performance gaps, and work with businesses to assess mitigating actions.
• Facilitate management performance reviews and drive appropriate follow-up actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Support Board and Board Committee reporting requirements as required.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of information presented across stakeholder groups.

2. Business Partnering

• Partner senior stakeholders across Lines of Business and corporate functions.
• Provide financial perspectives to support commercial, operational and strategic decisions.
• Facilitate performance reviews and challenge assumptions through data-driven analysis.
• Promote financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.
• Support value creation and adhoc initiatives.

3. Systems, Analytics & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting and forecasting processes.
• Leverage advanced analytics and AI-enabled insights to improve forecasting accuracy and decision support.
• Champion automation and standardisation initiatives within the FP&A function.
• Lead, coach and develop FP&A team members.
• Build technical capability in analytics and business partnering.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative and continuous improvement culture.
• Support succession planning and talent development.

Qualification & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CA, CPA or ACCA preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressive finance experience with significant exposure to FP&A.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to identify key business drivers, assess risks and opportunities, and translate them into actionable financial insights
• Experience in large, diversified or listed organisations would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to engage senior management and present financial insights to executive stakeholders.
• Proven team leadership and people development experience.
• Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to anticipate issues, prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-driven and proactive, with ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage financial planning systems, data analytics, automation and AI-enabled tools to enhance forecasting, management insights and FP&A efficiency.

Skills, Competences and Preferred Characteristics

Technical

• Financial planning and forecasting
• Financial modelling and valuation
• Management reporting
• Performance analytics
• Capital allocation analysis
• Budget management

Leadership

• Strategic thinking
• Business acumen
• Team leadership and coaching
• Change management

Digital & Analytics

• Advanced Excel
• Power BI or equivalent analytics tools
• ERP and planning systems
• AI-enabled forecasting and analytics capabilities

Success Measures

• Timely and accurate delivery of Group forecasts and budgets.
• Improved forecast accuracy and business insights.
• High-quality reporting to senior management and Board.
• Enhanced decision support for strategic initiatives.
• Increased automation and efficiency of FP&A processes.
• Development of a strong and capable FP&A team

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.