Senior Manager, Group FP&A (2-Year Contract)

CERTIS GROUP - GHR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business group in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager, FP&A to drive financial excellence and business performance. This pivotal role involves leading financial planning and analysis, supporting budget development, and delivering strategic insights. The ideal candidate will have 10–12 years of experience in FP&A, proficiency in financial tools like SAP and Power BI, and the ability to communicate effectively across functions.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in FP&A or financial analysis within a corporate or MNC environment.
• Prior experience in high-growth technology or manufacturing sectors is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and Corporate Performance Management tools within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis at Group level.
• Support Corporate departments in developing budgets.
• Deliver actionable commentary on profitability and business trends.
• Benchmark key financial KPIs across business units.
• Act as a business partner to Corporate department heads.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Proficiency in SAP

Experience with Power BI

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Data synthesis and reporting

Effective communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP BPC

Cognos

Power BI

Prophix

Tagetik

Job description

The Senior Manager, FP&A is a pivotal leader in driving financial excellence and business performance across the Group. Partnering closely with Corporate leaders and business units globally, this role delivers robust financial planning, forecasting, and insight to shape strategic decisions and accelerate growth. Beyond core FP&A activities, the position champions continuous improvement across processes, systems, and controls—ensuring the organisation remains agile, data-driven, and commercially focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis at Group level, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and variance analysis.

• Support Corporate departments in developing budgets, tracking operational metrics, and providing timely financial insights.

• Deliver clear and actionable commentary on profitability, forecasts, and business trends through financial modelling and analysis.

• Benchmark key financial and operational KPIs across business units; identify performance gaps and opportunities for improvement.

• Act as a business partner to Corporate department heads—aligning on performance targets, promoting data-driven decision-making, and enhancing commercial outcomes.

• Review capital expenditure plans for Group-level projects and assess returns on investment.

• Coordinate the annual budget planning process and lead regular business performance reviews with senior leadership.

• Conduct financial stress testing based on forecast assumptions and market dynamics.

• Collaborate with statutory accounting teams to ensure effective structuring and documentation of financial transactions.

• Support the periodic review and enhancement of Group financial control policies.

• Partner with Shared Services and IT teams to develop tools and frameworks for better performance analytics and cost tracking.

• Contribute to strategic and ad-hoc business initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, as assigned.

Requirements

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent.

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in FP&A or financial analysis within a corporate or MNC environment; prior experience in high-growth technology or manufacturing sectors is advantageous.

• Hands-on experience with SAP and Corporate Performance Management tools (e.g., SAP BPC, Cognos, Power BI, Prophix, Tagetik) within the last 3 years is highly desirable.

• Proven ability in Microsoft Power Query and Power BI, including building dynamic dashboards and data models in a complex data environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Pivot, automation, and data manipulation.

• Able to synthesise complex data and translate it into clear, insightful reports and recommendations.

• Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels.

• Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of working independently while contributing as a collaborative team player.

• Demonstrates a positive, proactive mindset with a track record of driving improvements and delivering results under tight timelines.