Deliverables
- This job-holder will be responsible for setting up and driving robust budgeting, Financial planning, Financial performance management, and forecasting process. This role is also tasked with driving a step-change in data analytics and actionable insight generation using Financial and non-Financial data sets.
- The role will report directly to CFO.
Scopes
1. Re-build the budgeting and Ainancial planning process, including a signiAicant
leadership on change management
• Lead the analysis of the As-Is process on budgeting and Financial planning
• Coordinate and drive the formulation of the new To-Be budgeting and Financial
planning process, template and workFlows
• Build and lead the change management around the new budgeting and planning
process
• Build the training documents and conduct coaching/training documents where
necessary
• Lead the annual budget exercise and provide inputs and analyses to strategic
discussions

2.Drive and own the in-year delivery of P&L target
• Implement a more structured, data-driven and regular cadence on P&L review with
relevant stakeholders including CEO and/or Division Heads and School Directors
• Highlight risks and opportunities on P&L delivery with suggestions on gap-closing
actions and/or actions to accelerate Financial performance
• Maintain a tight control over budget delivery and spending, ensuring Financial
discipline at all levels of organization
• Lead the revision and implementation of the more decentralized level of decisionmaking and budget approval through a robust Schedule of Authority review, in
conjunction with Financial Controller

3. Lead the budgeting, forecasting and management of Capital Expenditure
• Set up the end to end Capex budgeting, management and reporting mechanism
• Set up and drive regular review of Capex spending
• Build business case template and process to validate and approve Capex
• Work closely with Facility, Campus and IT team to track and understand gaps to Capex
budget and provide corrective actions
• Ensure a robust recognition and reporting process for Capex

4. Build strong Ainancial business partnering culture
• Drive close working relationships with divisions and campus to support the Financial
performance and budget delivery
• Conduct in-depth reviews of Financial performance, combine with non-Financial
performance data to come up with proposals to improve efFiciency and RoI
• Be responsible for campus EBITDA deliveries as well as the RoI of divisional budget
• Lead the delivery of the right Financial models for different business areas

5. Lead the delivery of the new forecasting and budgeting system
• Based on As-Is analysis, propose and own the To-Be budgeting, forecasting and
planning process
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of the new budgeting and forecasting system
• Manage smoothly the transition from the legacy system to the new one

6. Drive team performance and growth
• Set up the FP&A team, including processes, workFlows, templates and systems
• Provide regular coaching and training to build a high performing team
• Work closely with regional teams to ensure the team is well aware of the latest
changes and stay updated

Requirements
• University graduate
• Solid communication and stakeholder management skill
• Good attention to details, well-organised and strong logical thinking
• At least 4-5 years of experience of Financial planning and analysis, with a strong background
on Financial business partnering
• Strong English command
• Possess robust strategic thinking and team leadership
• Experience in managing ERP and budgeting system is a clear advantage