Finance Business Partner Lead

Jurong Port Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jurong Port Pte Ltd invites an experienced FP&A professional to lead budgeting and forecasting, develop financial models, and provide strategic insights. You will partner with cross-functional teams and present analyses to senior management to guide resource allocation and decision-making.

The role emphasizes governance of budgets, performance reporting, and evaluation of capital investments, with leadership responsibilities for mentoring the FP&A team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; CA/CPA/ACCA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of FP&A or similar finance experience.
• Strong skills in financial modelling and forecasting.
• Proficient with Excel; experience with Oracle and Workday is a plus.
• Experience in port operations or logistics is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes and align with corporate goals.
• Prepare detailed performance presentations with narrative and actions.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Present monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights.
• Evaluate capital investment proposals including NPV, IRR, payback.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analyses with corrective actions.
• Oversee joint ventures and subsidiaries' financial performance.
• Identify process improvements within FP&A and finance operations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Oracle

Workday

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

CA/CPA/ACCA preferred

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Workday

Job description

The Role

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
• Prepare detailed presentation slides summarizing the performance of assigned businesses, incorporating narrative elements to enhance understanding and outline necessary actions.
• Analyze trends, variances, and key performance and indicators to make accurate and timely financial forecasts

Strategic Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, highlighting key insights and actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses as needed to support decision-making and initiatives.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that drive business performance and resource allocation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to department heads, providing guidance on financial implications of business decisions.

Project Investment Evaluation

• Partner with business divisions to evaluate capital investment proposals, ensuring alignment with organisation’s strategic objective and financial priorities.
• Lead discussions with project sponsors and relevant divisions to challenge business assumptions, validate project scope, benefits, costs, implementation timelines and key risks.
• Perform and/or review rigorous financial evaluations, including NPV, IRR, payback period scenario and sensitivity analyses, to assess the commercial viability of investment proposals.

Budgetary control and monitoring

• Partner with VP Finance to develop and implement a robust budgetary control system that encompasses the entire budgeting process, from initial planning through execution and variance analysis.
• Work collaboratively with division/department heads to set budgetary guidelines, ensuring that all financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to meet organizational goals.
• Regularly monitor budget performance against actual results, providing comprehensive reports and insights on variances, explaining deviations, and recommending corrective actions

Oversight of Joint ventures and subsidiaries

• Conduct regular financial analyses and reviews of joint ventures and subsidiaries, assessing their contributions to overall corporate financial performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with counterparts in joint ventures and subsidiaries to establish performance metrics, track financial results, and ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and reporting standards.

Process Improvements

• Identify and implement process improvements within FP&A and other finance-related areas to enhance efficiency and accuracy and ensure compliance and best practices.

Leadership and Development

• Mentor and develop FP&A team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Partner with the Financial reporting and General Accounting department on reporting and compliance matters, ensuring alignment and accuracy in financial reporting.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field with professional certification, CA/CPA/ACCA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in FP&A or similar finance role, with a proven track record of financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical tools (e.g., Excel, financial, Oracle and Workday).
• Experience in port operations, logistics or related sectors is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing finance professionals.