AVP / VP, Specialist, Group Financial Planning & Analytics, Group Finance

DBS Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore is seeking a candidate for a financial reporting role. The successful applicant will ensure timely reporting and analysis, partner with business units, and support compensation processes. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting and MIS reporting skills, along with a finance degree. Experience in banks or Big 4 is preferred, along with proficiency in tools like Excel and SQL.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience required in FP&A or Finance-related roles in banks or Big 4.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Partner with business units for management presentations.
• Support annual bonus compensation process.
• Engage in MIS projects to improve productivity.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

MIS reporting experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in relevant field, preferably Accountancy, Business, or Finance

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

SQL

Qlikview

Tableau

Python

Hyperion tools

Essbase

Job description

Overview

Business Function

Group Finance aims to deliver world-class standards in reporting, financial planning and finance processes. We provide insights and analyses that help the bank make sound business decisions – whether in the areas of product development or customer profitability. We also provide capital management, business planning, forecasting, and tax and accounting advisory services.

The bank is also a certified Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for the Singapore Qualification Programme by the Singapore Accountancy Commission and an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Approved Employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, accurate and insightful reporting and analysis of Group Flash, Draft Actuals and Actual financials
• Partner closely with Business units / Locations to ensure timely and accurate provision of information for management presentations.
• Ensure timely, accurate and insightful reporting and analysis of monthly bonus accruals, and support the annual bonus compensation process with Group HR team
• Partner closely with Group Planning team on the annual Group Scorecard process, ensuring objectivity in assessing the scoring
• Participate in MIS projects to identify new opportunities to streamline / improve productivity, and enriched insights via dashboard enhancements and automation initiatives, where required.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have strong accounting skills. The preferred candidate should have MIS reporting experience. The candidate must be a clear and confident communicator, and be able to work within a team environment as well as autonomously.

Qualifications / Education

• Degree in relevant field, preferably Accountancy, Business or Finance
• Qualified Accountant with strong academic background.
• Experience required – FP&A or Finance-related experience in banks, financial institutions, or Big 4 banking audit is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong MIS reporting skills.
• Strong financial accounting and product knowledge.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Experience with SQL, Qilkview, Tableau, Python, Hyperion tools and Essbase is a definite advantage.

Commercial Effectiveness

• Customer focused – consistently meets client needs within constraints of time and resources.
• Consistently delivers against targets.
• Can solve problems effectively and creatively.

Soft Skills

• Motivated and growth-oriented. Able to work meticulously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• High attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex financial information clearly.