Head FP&A APAC

3 days ago

Singapore Swiss Re Full time

About The Role

General Accountability:

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions provides broad, global insurance capabilities, including solutions for commercial insurance, large corporate risks, energy, aviation, engineering, professional liability and environmental and commodity markets. We offer structured, multi-line programs and can customize our offerings in order to help our clients mitigate their most complex risks. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions also offers innovative insurance-linked securities and catastrophe bonds, and has among the highest available capacity in the industry.

The Head FP&A Asia Pacific is responsible for all internal management reporting and group reporting. The person will lead the quarterly financial projections, review, analysis and annual planning processes for the region. This role is the key finance partner to senior leadership in APAC and the primary point of contact for various finance, business, group, and regional functions, providing financial analyses and insights as it relates to the underwriting results of Corporate Solutions APAC.

The role will lead, supervise and develop a team of 2 direct reports and 1 functional report. The regional FP&A team is lean and high performing, leveraging on central shared global functions.

Main customers / relationships:

  • CEO APAC Corporate Solutions
  • Regional Product Heads
  • Sub-region CEOs
  • Sub-region Finance Heads
  • Sub-region LOB Heads
  • Global Product Controlling
  • Global Financial Insights & Analysis
  • Global Financial Planning & Steering
  • Global Cost Management
  • Oversight of the quarterly bottom-up financial projection process, engaging closely with sub-region business leads to understand market development and track progress against Annual Plan targets
  • Responsible for the review and analysis of the quarterly Nominal financial results
  • Ensure timely and accurate submissions of all reporting requirements to the BU FP&A and Reporting teams
  • Present financial information and provide insightful analysis of the APAC region business performance, including historical developments, business trends as well as key drivers
  • Collaborate closely with the APAC Controlling & Reporting team, to provide business insights for the preparation of quarterly Group IFRS Results commentary for CorSo APAC
  • Develop and maintain rigorous routines around annual business planning, quarterly closing and forecasting, business reviews and performance reporting
  • Lead planning dialogues and challenge sessions and take responsibility for all plan related deliverables
  • Participate in business management meetings as the finance partner to senior leadership, drive discussions with business leaders, and connect business activities to impacts on financial results
  • Support the regional CEO, CFO and regional/sub-region heads in various business steering activities, strategic projects and business development initiatives
  • Develop strong relationships across finance and business functions, organisational levels and diverse cultures
  • Lead, supervise and develop direct and functional reports

About You

Educational/Professional

  • University degree (Accounting, Finance or Business) with CA, CPA, or CFA certification
  • More than 10 years' work experience in the insurance / reinsurance business
  • Proven track record of leading finance teams and related management experience
  • Excellent command of English, both spoken and written

Key skills and knowledge

  • Team leader with strong communication and leadership skills, as well as demonstrated ability to inspire and challenge others
  • Ability to think strategically and navigate ambiguity, with attention to details without losing sight of the big picture
  • Strong analytical skills, to distil and articulate complex issues clearly and concisely
  • Solid execution and problem-solving skills in order to deliver quality output within short deadlines
  • Good organizational skills, with ability to juggle multiple deliverables, competing priorities and moving timelines in a calm and structured manner
  • Effective collaborator, leveraging knowledge and optimizing flow of information between finance and business functions
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of GAAP reporting concepts (IFRS 17, IFRS 4, US Gaap) desirable.

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions


Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.


Keywords:
Reference Code: 130241

  • APAC FP&A Manager, US Listed Medical Device

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore APAC Michael Page Full time

    As the Regional FP&A Manager, you will play a critical role in partnering closely with the Commercial Head of APAC to provide financial insights and strategic support for our sales and services operations. This role requires a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in both sales and services, coupled with strong analytical skills and...

  • FP&A Manager

    6 days ago

    Singapore APAC Michael Page Full time

    A leading international construction equipment company, we are seeking for a strategic FP&A Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you'll play a critical role in decision-making across the organization.Client DetailsA reputation for producing high-quality, reliable products builds customer trust and loyalty. Be part of a global leader in the...

  • Head Of Fp&a

    2 months ago

    Central Region, Singapore Annexion Partners Full time

    We are currently representing a prominent international real estate developer and operator specializing in industrial parks, residential and commercial properties, and logistics assets. With a global footprint, the organization has established a strong reputation for delivering exceptional real estate solutions that drive economic growth and enhance...

  • Head Of Fp&a

    4 weeks ago

    Central Region, Singapore Annexion Partners Full time

    We are currently representing a prominent international real estate developer and operator specializing in industrial parks, residential and commercial properties, and logistics assets. With a global footprint, the organization has established a strong reputation for delivering exceptional real estate solutions that drive economic growth and enhance...

  • FP&A Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore APAC Michael Page Full time

    As a FP&A Manager, you drive financial excellence, collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and thrive in an environment that encourages innovation and development. Client DetailsA global leader in the luxury goods industry, renowned for iconic brands, we are seeking for a well-rounded strategic FP&A Manager to play a pivotal...

  • FP&A Manager

    2 months ago

    Singapore APAC Michael Page Full time

    As a FP&A Manager, you drive financial excellence, collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and thrive in an environment that encourages innovation and development. Client DetailsA global leader in the luxury goods industry, renowned for iconic brands, we are seeking for a well-rounded strategic FP&A Manager to play a pivotal...

  • Regional APAC Manager, US Listed Medical Device

    2 months ago

    Singapore APAC Michael Page Full time

    As the Regional FP&A Manager, you will play a critical role in partnering closely with the Commercial Head of APAC to provide financial insights and strategic support for our sales and services operations. This role requires a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in both sales and services, coupled with strong analytical skills and...

  • Head Of Fp&a

    1 month ago

    Central Region, Singapore Annexion Partners Full time

    We are currently representing a prominent international real estate developer and operator specializing in industrial parks, residential and commercial properties, and logistics assets. With a global footprint, the organization has established a strong reputation for delivering exceptional real estate solutions that drive economic growth and enhance...

  • Head Of Fp&a

    2 weeks ago

    Central Region, Singapore Annexion Partners Full time

    We are currently representing a prominent international real estate developer and operator specializing in industrial parks, residential and commercial properties, and logistics assets. With a global footprint, the organization has established a strong reputation for delivering exceptional real estate solutions that drive economic growth and enhance...

  • Head Of Fp&a

    4 weeks ago

    Central Region, Singapore Annexion Partners Full time

    We are currently representing a prominent international real estate developer and operator specializing in industrial parks, residential and commercial properties, and logistics assets. With a global footprint, the organization has established a strong reputation for delivering exceptional real estate solutions that drive economic growth and enhance...

  • Head of Fp&a

    2 weeks ago

    Singapore THE EDGE PARTNERSHIP HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. Full time

    Our client is a prominent and growing enterprise and there is now a need for the business to hire a driven and dynamic finance professional as their Senior Finance Manager (Head of FP&A). This role will report to the CFO and lead a mid-size team to support their Singapore finance operations.**Responsibilities: - Oversee a team of FP&A professionals...

  • Business Controller

    2 months ago

    Singapore APAC Michael Page Full time

    This is a high visibility role to set up the APAC FP&A and business controlling function for the group. Client DetailsWe are an European MNC with strong global operations and have invested heavily in APAC growth in the recent years. With the continuous growth in APAC markets, we are now looking for a newly created Business Controller to join the regional...

  • Business Controller

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore APAC Michael Page Full time

    This is a high visibility role to set up the APAC FP&A and business controlling function for the group. Client DetailsWe are an European MNC with strong global operations and have invested heavily in APAC growth in the recent years. With the continuous growth in APAC markets, we are now looking for a newly created Business Controller to join the regional...

  • Apac Fp&a Director, Work Dynamics

    2 weeks ago

    Singapore JLL Full time

    JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.Responsibilities:Change Management and Process Efficiency:Drive the transformation roadmap for the FP&A team, focusing on enhancing change management and process efficiency across the region, business lines, and countries. Identify and implement report standardization, streamline processes, and...

  • FP&A Analyst

    3 months ago

    Singapore Riot Games Full time

    The Finance team at Riot is dedicated to helping Riot's senior leadership make the best decisions for Players. Our team consists of experts from a variety of finance backgrounds with a shared focus on providing Riot leaders with an understanding of the financial impact of meaningful decisions. We are a critical part of long-term value creation for Riot.As...

  • FP&A Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore Riot Games Full time

    The Finance team at Riot is dedicated to helping Riot's senior leadership make the best decisions for Players. Our team consists of experts from a variety of finance backgrounds with a shared focus on providing Riot leaders with an understanding of the financial impact of meaningful decisions. We are a critical part of long-term value creation for Riot.As...

  • Cluster Fp&a Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Singapore Johnson & Johnson Full time

    Reporting to the Regional FP&A Director (MedTech APAC), you will be dedicated to MedTech sector and will partner with Finance leader of the mid-size cluster in enabling Business Unit Finance's success in Planning & Updates, Reporting, and Analytics activities. This role will be critical in developing relationships with key stakeholders within the Business...

  • Apac Business Functions Fp&a Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Singapore Dentsu Aegis Network Full time

    This is a Business Partnering role with the senior APAC Functional Leaders (HR, Legal, IT, Comms, Operations and Finance), by providing analysis and insights to enable them to make strategic decisions for their function.You will work very closely with the APAC and Global teams, and the role requires a high degree of agility and skill in navigating multiple...

  • Senior Manager, FP&A

    2 months ago

    Singapore adidas Full time

    Key Responsibilities: Commercial Finance responsibilities Support Director Commercial SEAPAC in financial analysis to accelerate Golf category growth within SEA countries. Partner country Commercial teams to drive actions to achieve sales forecast, review marketing investments, including challenge financial plans and supporting the buy process....

  • Senior Manager, FP&A

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore adidas Full time

    Key Responsibilities: Commercial Finance responsibilities Support Director Commercial SEAPAC in financial analysis to accelerate Golf category growth within SEA countries. Partner country Commercial teams to drive actions to achieve sales forecast, review marketing investments, including challenge financial plans and supporting the buy process....