AVP Business Finance, MI and Planning (1 year contract)

AVP, Business Finance – MI & Planning (1-Year Contract)

Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract

Function: Business Finance | Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established financial institution in the banking industry, is seeking an experienced AVP, Business Finance – Management Information (MI) & Planning professional to join its Finance team on a 1-year contract.

This role offers an opportunity to support financial planning, cost and headcount management, performance reporting, and strategic business decision-making within a dynamic banking environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with Finance and business stakeholders to deliver meaningful financial insights, strengthen management reporting capabilities, and drive cost optimisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Support cost and headcount reporting, financial performance monitoring, and variance analysis across business functions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports.
• Support strategic forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning exercises.
• Analyse financial performance, identify key cost drivers, and provide actionable insights to support management decisions.

Management Information (MI) & Reporting

• Develop management reports, financial presentations, and performance dashboards for business reviews.
• Leverage financial and MI datasets to enhance reporting capabilities and deliver meaningful business insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Business Partnering & Cost Optimisation

• Collaborate with Finance and business stakeholders on cost management, resource planning, and headcount optimisation.
• Support business performance reviews and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning and resource allocation.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in Business Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Management Information (MI), or Financial Reporting, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Hands-on experience in cost and headcount reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret financial datasets and translate findings into business insights.
• Experience preparing management presentations, financial reports, and dashboards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, particularly financial reporting and diagnostics, would be advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple reporting deadlines.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Gain exposure to financial planning and business performance management within an established banking institution.
• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders on strategic financial initiatives.
• Contribute to management reporting enhancements, cost optimisation, and financial planning activities.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770