FP & A Manager

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

We are seeking an FP&A Manager to support our global operations and regional teams with robust financial planning, analysis, and reporting. This is a critical role working closely with the Director of Operations - APAC, the global FP&A team, regional finance business partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver the Institute’s financial planning strategy, enable informed decision-making, and ensure financial discipline across the organisation. We are looking for a talented candidate with significant FP&A experience in international, complex, and fast-paced environments, who will play a key role in shaping budgeting processes, improving performance reporting, and supporting strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Analysis & Reporting
   • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
   • Prepare and present financial reports including variance analysis, trend analysis, and performance metrics.
   • Provide actionable insights on profitability and cost recovery opportunities.
   • Analyse non-financial KPIs and operational performance indicators to identify trends and drivers impacting financial outcomes.
   • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packs.
   • Contribute to month-end close activities and develop presentation materials for senior leadership.
2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modelling
   • Lead and coordinate the budgeting and forecasting process across departments.
   • Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning and resource allocation.
   • Forecast income and revenue streams, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives.
   • Monitor actuals vs. budget performance and provide variance analysis and corrective action insights.
   • Support operational budget holders in planning, monitoring, and forecasting activities.
3. Systems, Tools & Process Improvement
   • Build, maintain, and improve dashboards (e.g. in Power BI, Tableau, or Excel) to visualise financial and operational performance.
   • Design and implement streamlined financial planning processes and templates.
   • Standardise and automate reporting and forecasting tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
   • Integrate financial data with operational and non-financial metrics to create holistic performance dashboards.
   • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and automation in financial workflows.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnering
   • Act as a trusted financial partner to operations teams and budget holders across regions.
   • Collaborate cross-functionally to gather financial data and ensure alignment of financial plans.
   • Support non-financial managers in understanding their budgets and improving financial acumen.
   • Facilitate effective communication between finance and other departments to ensure informed decision-making.

Person Specification

This is a critical role within a dynamic and fast-paced global finance team, responsible for delivering high-quality financial insights, driving performance management, and contributing to broader strategic planning processes. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, business partnering skills, and a commitment to operational excellence, and be able to demonstrate most of the following:

• Extensive experience in FP&A roles within international, matrixed, and fast-paced environments, ideally supporting multi-region operations.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Strong proficiency in building and maintaining dashboards (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or Excel) and analysing both financial and non-financial performance metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to align financial planning processes with organisational goals, with a track record of driving efficiency and automation in planning and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence decision-makers, including senior leadership.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to manage both high-level financial strategy and day-to-day financial operations.
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage and deliver multiple projects and reporting cycles simultaneously.
• Proven ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate complex and evolving financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, working across different time zones, and supporting global teams with varying levels of financial literacy.
• Excellent verbal communication, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• The applicant must have the right to work in Singapore.