Group FP&A Lead

About the Organisation

Based in Singapore, this company has an expanding footprint across regional and global markets, operating various business platforms internationally.

Role Overview

This position is a key component of the central Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team headquartered in Singapore, interfacing with stakeholders from different countries. The appointed leader will oversee coordination with separate business-unit FP&A groups, consolidate enterprise-wide financial plans and forecasts, and convert business data into actionable management insights. Close collaboration with senior finance personnel and business leaders will be essential to support budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, scenario evaluation, preparation of management presentations, and finance transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the consolidation of financial forecasts, yearly budgets, long-term plans, and performance updates at the enterprise level involving various business units.
• Collaborate with FP&A teams across business units to ensure consistency and alignment in planning assumptions, timelines, submissions, and analytical approaches with corporate standards.
• Develop consolidated financial analyses and management reporting tools for senior leadership, highlighting primary business drivers, market trends, risks, opportunities, and scenario planning.
• Oversee performance reporting, including monitoring financial and operational KPIs, analyzing variances, and extracting insights to guide decision-making.
• Assist senior management with strategic financial reviews, capital allocation discussions, investment assessments, benchmarking exercises, and respond to ad hoc requests.
• Pinpoint areas for improvement in FP&A methodologies, templates, governance, and analytical outputs organisation-wide.
• Participate in finance transformation projects such as enhancing planning procedures, implementing or upgrading systems, improving data integrity, and automating reporting processes.

Requirements

• A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field; professional credentials in accounting or finance would be advantageous.
• Approximately ten years or more of relevant experience in finance, accounting, corporate FP&A, business planning, or management reporting, preferably within large or multi-divisional companies.
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, variance and performance analysis, and business driver evaluation.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders effectively, coordinate multiple teams, and simplify complex financial data into understandable business insights.
• Strong analytical mindset, structured approach, attention to detail, sound judgment, and constructive challenging of assumptions.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with enterprise planning, consolidation, business intelligence, or reporting tools is a plus.
• Capability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and strict expectations for accuracy and quality.