Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

EM Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. This role involves providing actionable insights to enhance financial performance and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advance Excel proficiency, and the ability to drive collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and finance concepts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to leadership.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

CPA or CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

FP&A tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion)

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis efforts. This role is responsible for providing actionable insights to support business decision-making, optimize financial performance, and align strategic goals across departments. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, deep financial acumen, and experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes across the organization.

• Analyze financial results, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide strategic insights to senior leadership.

• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business decisions.

• Partner with business units to monitor performance, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend improvements.

• Prepare monthly management reports, including variance analysis and trend analysis.

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data and reporting.

• Drive process improvements to streamline reporting, forecasting, and planning.

• Provide support for strategic initiatives, M&A activities, and business case evaluations.

• Maintain and improve financial planning tools and systems (e.g., Excel models, ERP platforms, BI tools).

• Train and mentor junior team members, if applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA/CFA preferred.

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.

• Strong understanding of financial statements and key finance concepts.

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with FP&A tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, or similar) is a plus.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong attention to detail, with a strategic mindset and problem-solving abilities.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinking with an analytical mindset

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment