Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

SMRT Corporation, Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation Ltd is seeking a seasoned FP&A professional to lead operational financial analysis, coordinate budgeting activities, and produce detailed reports to support data-driven decisions across the organization. Reporting to the Director – FP&A and Projects, you will partner with Finance Business Partners to track drivers, develop forecasts, and present insights to senior management and the Board.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, IFRS knowledge, and advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Accountancy degree and at least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of SAP/Anaplan/Power BI is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of IFRS accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency in business Chinese (written and spoken) is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines with resilience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and analyses for senior management and the Board, highlighting performance trends.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners to track drivers and generate forecasts for the Group.
• Conduct trend and variance analyses to explain budget deviations.
• Analyse financial and non-financial metrics on revenue and costs and identify risks/opportunities.
• Oversee capital expenditure and corporate costs reporting for the Group.
• Coordinate annual budgeting cycle and collaborate with Treasury, HR, and IT on assumptions.
• Consolidate inputs and develop budget presentations for management review.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Presentation skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Anaplan

Power BI

Business Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Anaplan

Power BI

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Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director – FP&A and Projects this role is responsible for executing operational financial analysis, coordinating budgeting activities, and producing detailed reports to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare financial reports and analyses for senior management and the Board, highlighting business performance trends and profitability
• Partner with Finance Business Partners to track key business drivers and generate financial projections for the Group
• Conduct trend and variance analyses to identify budget deviations and irregularities
• Analyse financial and non-financial metrics on revenue and costs highlighting any risk and opportunities
• Oversee and report on Group-wide capital expenditure as well as corporate costs (including forward deployed functions)

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Coordinate the annual budgeting cycle, including timelines, deliverables, and presentation formats to ensure a smooth process
• Collaborate closely with Treasury, HR, and IT to define key assumptions for budgets and forecasts
• Consolidate inputs and develop budget presentations for management review, highlighting strategic initiatives and their financial impact

Strategic Financial Management/Others

• Perform Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) calculations for the Group and key business lines, delivering well-researched recommendations to the ARC and Board.
• Leverage business intelligence tools to create innovative dashboards and automate processes, enhancing efficiency and performance tracking capabilities
• Support Treasury operations in the annual credit review by furnishing detailed financial forecasts and business outlook
• Compute staff charge-out rates for the Group for cost allocation and financial planning
• Undertake ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis projects as assigned

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Bachelor of Accountancy degree and at least 5 years of relevant working experience
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and presentation skills with the ability to analyse large volume of data from multiple sources, draw conclusions and develop actionable recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint. Working knowledge of SAP, Anaplan, Power BI would be advantageous.
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles under International Financial Reporting Standards
• Proficiency in business Chinese both written and spoken will be advantageous.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects, prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Resilient and able to work well under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Generic skills include:

• Abilities (e.g. Communication, problem solving, numeracy etc)
• Other characteristics such as personal characteristics

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About SMRT Corporation

SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, theEast-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter – we take care of you and your well-being. Your Work Matters – your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters – we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.

Come onboard the SMRT journey today.

Vision

Moving People. Enhancing Lifestyles

Core Values

Respect, Integrity, Safety & Service, Excellence