Get to know the Role:
This role would understand the full spectrum of the FP&A business support and processes and be able to recommend steps in providing strategic and operational support while driving process and operational improvements to the wider FP&A team. The individual is expected to provide strategic project analysis and support, working closely with various stakeholders in end to end analysis and recommendations, as well as implementations (where required) for key initiatives and programs.
- Role should be a hands-on leader able with an analytical mindset able to challenge status quo and drive out-of-the-box thinking in driving positive changes.
- Role needs to demonstrate ability to work independently in a start-up environment and can engage both strategic and operational business partners in driving change.
- Role will also be owning the end to end support for key verticals and initiatives as part of the overall FP&A support provided to the businesses.
The day-to-day activities:
- The role overseas strategic and special projects, working closely with the heads within FP&A as well as the wider Grab community towards goal attainments.
- Responsible to engage various outsource parties on initials and improvement projects, representing FP&A on PMOs as well as consultative engagements on a regular or project basis
- Demonstrate an acute sense of business acumen, bringing both technological and business sense ensuring alignments within and external to FP&A.
- Maintain and ensure overall company objectives are aligned within FP&A, with clear and concise directional support to the various functional teams.
- Be a business partner to the FP&A team as well as external business partners as required based on engagements.
- Work closely within the wider FP&A teams in ensuring operational requirements are in place to support new company initiatives.
- Take on other areas or initiatives as required.
- Able to deal with multiple stakeholders (include EXCO/Board levels) across all management levels.
- Able to identify key business drivers and provide insightful analysis to help the business to grow top line revenues and manage costs.
- Lead and manage the set up and expansion of the centre
- Experienced in working in a fast-paced environment with high performing teams.
The must haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or professional qualifications ACCA/CPA/CA.
- Advanced Excel skills in building complex financial models and exposure to ERP/Accounting systems.
- Experience with using various financial 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 fast paced industries
- More than 12 years of experience in financial/business analysis and supporting business teams.
Overall experience
- Control mindset, process driven and responsible to drive projects to completion.
- Hand-on leader with the ability to motivate and drive adoption of new ideas / initiatives
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Strong integrity and not afraid to raise concerns or highlight opportunities.
