Manager - Financial Analytics

Great Eastern Sun; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Eastern is seeking an experienced finance professional to join the Financial Analytics team within Group Finance. This high-visibility role partners with senior management across the region to provide actionable financial insights and a forward-looking view of business performance.

You will analyse profitability, support forecasting, and transform complex information into clear narratives for executive audiences. A degree in a relevant field and 5+ years’ experience in finance are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Economics or another relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, business finance, management reporting, performance management, audit, or related finance functions.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and the ability to connect financial results with underlying business drivers.
• Have a strong interest in industry developments, market trends and competitor actions.
• Enjoy working with data and analyzing complex issues to uncover insights and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse the financial performance and profitability of Great Eastern Group and its subsidiaries to identify key drivers and opportunities.
• Support the Group's financial planning, forecasting and performance management activities with forward-looking analysis.
• Consolidate financial, operational and market information into concise, actionable insights for management.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations, management briefings and business updates.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess performance, challenge assumptions and drive improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join the Financial Analytics team within Group Finance. The team plays a central role in supporting senior management decision-making by providing actionable financial insights and a forward-looking view of business performance across the Great Eastern Group.

The team goes beyond reporting the "what" to understand the "why" behind financial performance. By analysing business trends, financial results, market developments and emerging risks, the team helps management identify opportunities, anticipate challenges and make informed strategic decisions.

This is a highly visible role that works closely with business finance, actuarial, distribution and senior management teams across the region. The successful candidate will bring together financial analysis, business insight and effective communication to influence decision-making, challenge assumptions and support the Group's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse the financial performance and profitability of Great Eastern Group and its subsidiaries, identifying key business drivers, emerging trends, risks and opportunities to support management decision-making.
• Support the Group's financial planning, forecasting and performance management activities, providing forward-looking analysis to improve the predictability of financial outcomes.
• Consolidate and interpret financial, operational and market information from multiple business units and jurisdictions, transforming complex information into concise and actionable insights.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations, management briefings and business updates, distilling financial and operational developments into clear and compelling narratives.
• Partner closely with business finance, actuarial and functional stakeholders to assess business performance, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Conduct market, industry and competitor research to identify emerging trends, developments and external perspectives relevant to management discussions and strategic decision-making.
• Support management engagements with investors, analysts, media and other external stakeholders through research, financial analysis and preparation of briefing materials where required.
• Maintain awareness of disclosure, governance and confidentiality requirements, ensuring the appropriate handling of sensitive and price-sensitive information.
• Drive and support Group Finance initiatives, transformation programmes and process improvement efforts, leveraging technology and data analytics to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Proactively identify potential risks and issues, recommend mitigating actions and share best practices to support sound business and financial management.
• Hold a degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Economics or another relevant discipline.
• Possess at least 5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, business finance, management reporting, performance management, audit, transaction advisory or related finance functions, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and the ability to connect financial results with underlying business and operational drivers.
• Have a strong interest in understanding industry developments, market trends, competitor actions and their implications for business performance.
• Enjoy working with data and analysing complex issues to uncover insights, risks and opportunities.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous issues into practical and actionable recommendations.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, with strong written and presentation skills and the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Are highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy under tight timelines.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, professionalism and maturity when engaging stakeholders across functions and seniority levels.
• Pay close attention to detail and are comfortable working with confidential, commercially sensitive and market-sensitive information.
• Are naturally curious, proactive and eager to learn, with the resilience to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions, geographies and levels of seniority.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with planning, reporting and analytical tools would be advantageous.
• Possess a high level of integrity, accountability and ownership

How You Succeed

• Champion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions.
• Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability.
• Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change.
• Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively.
• Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively.

Who We Are

Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of "AA-" by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern's asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia. Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932. It is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

Work Locations

SG-GE Centre