Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
About this role
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
Technical skills include:
• Specialized knowledge
• Specific expertise
• Hard skills
Generic skills include:
• Abilities (e.g. Communication, problem solving, numeracy etc)
• Other characteristics such as personal characteristics
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Company at a glance
SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a leading public transport services provider in Singapore. As the nation's dominant rail operator, SMRT manages and operates the North-South Line, East-West Line, Circle Line, Thomson-East Coast Line, and Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. These services are complemented by its bus, taxi, and private hire vehicle operations. Through Kaizen, SMRT enhances lifestyles by creating vibrant transit destinations for commuters and the communities it serves. In addition, SMRT collaborates with Malaysia's Prasarana to design, build, and subsequently operate, and maintain the RTS Link, which will enhance cross-border connectivity between Singapore and Johor. SMRT's core values are encapsulated in the acronym R.I.S.E, which stands for Respect, Integrity, Safety, Service, and Excellence. SMRT is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and commuter-centric transport services.
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