Assistant Manager - Financial, Planning and Analysis, Expenses Management (1 Year Contract)

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Key Accountabilities :

1. Expense Analysis and Reporting: Conduct detailed analysis of expenses to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings. Reporting includes but is not limited to OCC, Prudential/BSN Group reporting, BNM RMIT reporting, etc.
2. Budgeting and Planning: Lead the annual budgeting and planning process for the expenses management team. Ensure alignment of budget plans with organizational goals and financial strategies.
3. Budget Utilization Monitoring: Monitor budget utilization and provide regular updates to the Head of Expenses Management. Identify and address any discrepancies or deviations from the budget.
4. Expense Management and Monitoring: Oversee the management and monitoring of EEV expenses. Implement and maintain effective expense management processes and controls.
5. Support and Direction for Expenses Management Operations: Provide comprehensive support and direction to the Expenses Management Operations team, including but not limited to expected provision listing, monthly closing targets, verifying Capex invoices, conducting expense analysis and reporting, assisting in budget preparation and monitoring, and offering ad-hoc financial support.
6. Collaboration with Actuarial and Reporting Teams: Work closely with actuarial and reporting teams to support expense studies and analyses. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support actuarial assumptions and reporting requirements.
7. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in expense management - FP&A team. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
8. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including department heads, business owners, and external partners. Communicate effectively to ensure alignment and collaboration across teams.
9. Collaboration with Business Owners: Work closely with all business owners to understand their financial needs and provide support for expense management. Ensure that business owners are informed and aligned with expense management strategies and processes.
10. Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
11. Assist the team in other ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Head of Expenses management and/or Finance Director.

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