Finance Manager (Strategic Reporting)

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

As a Finance Manager (Strategic Reporting), you will be reporting to the Senior Finance Manager (Group Financial Planning & Analysis) and providing direct support to Group Finance and business unit leaders in driving financial planning and analysis activities across the organisation. This includes preparing and presenting financial performance reports, developing financial models, and delivering insights to support strategic decision-making. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to support annual budget planning, monthly and quarterly forecasting cycles, and identify areas for financial performance improvement. In addition, you will provide advisory support on finance-related matters and contribute towards strategic business planning and profitability enhancement across the Group.

What will you do?

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Co-lead the Group’s financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process, including monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, budget consolidation, and variance analysis.

• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and financial planning processes to support strategic and operational objectives.

Performance Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present the Group’s financial performance reports (Actuals and Forecast) to the NCS Senior Leadership Team for Executive Committee (ExCom) and Board-level reviews.

• Measure and analyse productivity and efficiency indicators across Business Segments to provide actionable insights.

Financial Modelling & Strategic Support

• Develop, enhance, and maintain comprehensive financial models to support strategic business decisions, scenario planning, and long-term growth initiatives.

• Build and maintain detailed forecasts to aid in short- and long-term strategic planning.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage key stakeholders’ expectations by providing timely communication and clear financial insights.

• Present relevant operating and financial metrics in a concise, easy-to-understand format to senior business leaders and decision-makers.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Continuously review and enhance Group reporting and forecast review processes to support organisation transformation activities.

• Identify and implement improvements in financial analysis and reporting to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Ad Hoc Support

• Support other ad hoc tasks and special finance projects as assigned by the Senior Finance Manager (Group FP&A).

The Ideal Candidate Should Possess:

• 8 to 10 years of relevant working experience in financial analysis and group management reporting, with proven experience in business partnering and cross-functional collaboration.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (Pivot Tables, Charts, Formulas), Word, and PowerPoint.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.

• Good working knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to assess, streamline, and improve financial processes and reporting cycles.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong leadership qualities and a self-motivated attitude with a drive to overcome challenges and deliver results.

• Able to perform under pressure and manage tight deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), BPC, or other business intelligence and budgeting tools is a strong advantage.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or a related field.

• Professional certification such as ACCA or Chartered Accountant (CA) is an added advantage.

• Experience in building or using financial dashboards or analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) will be an added advantage.

• Proven experience working in MNCs or large organizations, ideally with regional or group-level responsibilities will be an added advantage.

If you would like to be part of the winning team that does great work, apply today!

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

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