Job description
MSIG invites you to join as a Senior Executive, Finance (Planning & Analytics). In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the company’s financial roadmap by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful FP&A outputs. You will partner with business units across Singapore to lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, translating data into strategic recommendations that support growth and profitability.
Your responsibilities include building robust financial models, conducting variance analysis, monitoring key performance indicators, and delivering management reporting that communicates complex financial information in clear terms to senior leadership. You will also support strategic initiatives through scenario analysis, cost optimization opportunities, and capital planning considerations. A strong emphasis on governance, data integrity, and process discipline ensures reliable financial insights that drive decision-making.
To succeed, you will bring a practical blend of financial acumen, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency in Excel is essential; experience with BI tools such as Power BI and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle) will be important assets. A degree in Finance or Accounting is required, with professional qualifications such as CPA or CFA considered a plus. This is a Singapore-based opportunity with potential exposure to regional planning activities.
Responsibility
- Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts for all business units, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models and scenarios to support decision-making, capacity planning, and profitability analysis.
- Perform variance analysis and management reporting to identify drivers, risks, and opportunities, presenting clear recommendations.
- Partner with business leaders to translate strategic initiatives into measurable financial plans and track progress against KPIs.
- Prepare concise management reports and dashboards, communicating insights to senior leadership in clear, actionable terms.
- Drive FP&A process improvements, enhance forecast accuracy, and strengthen data governance and control over financial data.
- Support capital planning and cost optimization initiatives, enabling optimal resource allocation and ROI assessment.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional qualifications (CPA/CFA) are a plus.
- 5+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience, ideally within insurance or financial services.
- Strong financial modeling skills, with proficiency in scenario analysis and performance forecasting.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar BI tools; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities; capable of presenting complex data to senior leadership.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Ability to work in Singapore and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the region.