Financial Planning & Performance Management Associate

To support the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting processes of the bank. The role involves providing data-driven insights to aid strategic decision-making and ensure alignment of financial goals with the bank's business objectives.

Job Requirements: 

1. Financial Planning & Budgeting
   1. Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts across business units.
   2. Collaborate with department heads to gather inputs and align financial targets.
   3. Maintain budgeting tools and models, ensuring data accuracy and version control.

2. Performance Management & Analysis
   1. Track and analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and KPIs.
   2. Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with key insights and variance commentary.
   3. Highlight trends, risks, and opportunities to support decision-making.

3. Strategic Business Partnering
   1. Work closely with business and product teams to provide financial insights that support strategic initiatives (e.g. product launches, marketing campaigns).
   2. Help evaluate financial viability of new projects and investments through business case review.

4. Cost & Capital Management
   1. Monitor cost allocation and drive efficiency in cost structures.
   2. Perform expense trend analysis and support cost control initiatives.
   3. Monitor the timing of the capital injection and ensure timely execution of its process.

5. Reporting & Compliance
   1. Support timely financial reporting to internal stakeholders, shareholders, and regulators.
   2. Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial controls, and external audit requirements.

Key Results Area:

1. Ensure timely reporting and response to stakeholders with accuracy.
2. Zero tolerence to any non-compliance on internal and regulatory submission / with errors.
3. Support the manager on the task assigned and according to the business need.

Requirements: 

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
2. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), ideally within banking or fintech.
3. Exposure to digital banking or tech-driven environments is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

1. Strong analytical and numerical skills.
2. Proficient in Excel and financial modelling; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
4. Detail-oriented with ability to manage tight deadlines.
5. Knowledge of financial regulations in banking is a plus.