Director of Financial Planning

NYK ENERGY OCEAN ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Singapore seeks a Director of Financial Planning to lead the Planning Department. This role involves monitoring performance against KPIs, guiding high-stakes decisions, and leading a team of planning professionals. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in financial planning and a strong background in budget management, forecasting, and the shipping industry. The position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for strategic influence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and business performance management.
• 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong background in planning and shipping industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor business performance against Budget and the strategic plan.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Planning Department.
• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Modeling

Variance Analysis

Economics

Strategy

Business Planning

Good Communication Skills

Demand Planning

Financial Modelling

People Management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Department: Planning

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Singapore

Reports to: Managing Director and Head office

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated leader to join our Planning Department as Director of Financial Planning. You will be pivotal to our continued growth—monitoring performance against KPIs and the strategic plan, and guiding high‑stakes decisions with sharp financial insight.

Strategic Planning & Performance

• Monitor business performance against Budget and the strategic plan; proactively flag risks and opportunities and keep each department leaders aligned to targets.
• Develop and implement strategic plans that improve efficiency and productivity within the Planning Department.
• Analyze market trends and operational data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement, with a focus on business development in shipping business.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Execution

• Lead, mentor and grow a team of planning professionals; foster a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
• Oversee development and execution of project plans, ensuring alignment to overall business objectives.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, and Business departments to ensure seamless integration and execution of planning initiatives.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for the management company and regional offices.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting, including variance analysis versus budget and prior periods.
• Partner with management and business heads to provide actionable financial insights that drive decisions.
• Provide revenue analysis, expense allocation, and profitability analysis across entities and strategies.
• Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy and consistency between actuals and management reporting.
• Support board, head office, and management presentations with concise narratives, dashboards, and scenario analyses.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, and business performance management; at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Strong background in planning and shipping industry experience is highly preferred.
• Proven mastery of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI frameworks.
• Advanced analytical skills (scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis); expert user of spreadsheet and BI tools (Excel/PowerPoint and AI tools).
• Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex financials into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable productivity gains.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field is a plus.

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Modeling
• Variance Analysis
• Economics
• Strategy
• Business Planning
• Good Communication Skills
• Demand Planning
• Financial Modelling
• People Management