Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Owndays Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Singapore is hiring a financial professional to lead budgeting processes and prepare management reports. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, strong analytical skills, and must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This role involves providing financial insights to support strategic initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analysis or management reporting.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting systems is a plus.
• Prior experience in the retail or FMCG sector is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports.
• Work closely with Operations, HR, Marketing and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Proactiveness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Partner with various departments to develop accurate, data-driven financial plans.
• Review and consolidate financial submissions from multiple business units.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly management reports, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to support business decisions.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with Operations, HR, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial insights for new projects, business cases, store openings and strategic investments.
• Act as a financial advisor to support profitability and cost optimisation.

Strategic Support

• Support senior management in long-term financial planning and scenario modelling.
• Conduct ROI analysis for key business initiatives and capital expenditure.
• Evaluate risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting and financial processes.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance in all financial outputs.
• Enhance financial models, tools, templates and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analysis or management reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting systems (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Prior experience in the retail or FMCG sector is an added advantage.