Planning & Analytics Specialist ( 6 months Contract)

Get to know the Role:

We are living in exciting times. Technology is reshaping how we live and we want to redefine how financial services are offered, which is why Singtel and Grab are coming together. Singtel is Asia’s leading communications group connecting millions of consumers and enterprises to essential digital services while Grab is the leading technology company in Southeast Asia offering everyday services to consumers. Together, we have big dreams to unlock and financial inclusion for people in our region is just one.  We want to build a digital bank with the right foundation - using data, technology and trust to solve problems and serve customers.

The candidate we are looking for is resilient, well grounded and collaborative. He/she will be part of a team to provide FP&A support to the Digital Bank Business to ensure that overall financial targets are met. The person in this role is expected to be a good team player and a business partner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who is also a good communicator.  In addition, strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently in a start-up environment will be a crucial success factor.

The day-to-day activities:

• Be part of the team to help set up Digibank’s management reporting system and BI tools, through close co-operation with Accounting and Data teams.
• To work closely with the FP&A lead and business stakeholders to build and own the financial models and templates.
• To work with the FP&A lead to ensure delivery of final budgets, forecasts and corporate plans.
• To work closely with the FP&A lead to help drive company profitability and growth by analysing revenues and costs as well as new initiatives and business cases.
• Be a business partner to the business and function teams in performing financial analysis.
• Help to monitor and follow up on KPIs and financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Responsible for optimising budgeting systems, management reporting systems and other financial reporting interfaces.
• Take on other areas or initiatives as required.
• Partner strategy team to socialize financials with key stakeholders
   

Customer

• Able to deal with multiple stakeholders across all management levels.

The must haves:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or professional qualifications ACCA/CPA/CA.
   

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills in building complex financial models and exposure to ERP/Accounting systems.
   

Specific experience

• Possess strong combination of business/operational acumen and translating plans into financial projections/models.
• Financial mind-set and able to translate business queries into financial analysis.
• Preferably with experience in the banking industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial/business analysis and supporting business teams.

Overall experience

• Strong integrity and not afraid to raise concerns or highlight opportunities.
• Good interpersonal skills, with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both within and across business units
• Good communication skills, able to communicate clearly with senior business stakeholders and peers.
• Good time management skills, able to deliver quality work on time.
• Structured thought process and strong analytical ability