FP&A Manager Singapore, Singapore

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced FP&A Manager to join our dynamic finance team in Singapore. This role offers the opportunity to work with a high-performing team, contribute to the financial analysis of a multi-million dollar business, and benefit from strong internal mobility and exposure to senior management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes, as well as excellent analytical and communication skills.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the GroupM Singapore CFO.

Measures of Success:

1. Within 3 Months: Become familiar with the reporting submission and analysis process for monthly closing and quarterly forecasts, including P&L and Balance Sheet, as well as the quarterly reports submission process, including balance sheet and provision reviews.
2. Within 6 Months: Take a leadership role in a portion of the monthly closing process and quarterly forecast and budget, acting as a business partner to stakeholders including the Investment and Business Units commercial teams, and the regional FP&A team.
3. Within 12 Months: Become a subject matter expert, supporting the FP&A team in initiating enhancement plans and optimizing process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Review and submit investment and Business Units-related actual cycle reports, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Prepare monthly closing reports, including flash P&L, actuals, and key balance sheet reports.
• Prepare quarterly reports, including balance sheet reports and provision reviews.
• Contribute to bi-annual reports and reviews.
• Analyze monthly closing results, monitor key financial indicators against rolling forecasts, and analyze business performance (Month-on-Month, Year-on-Year).
• Prepare comprehensive business reviews for management.

Forecasting & Budgeting:

• Collaborate with the commercial team to develop comprehensive quarterly forecasts and annual budgets for the agency.
• Work with the commercial team to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the forecasting and budgeting processes.

Business Partnering:

• Act as a key business partner to stakeholders, including the Investment and Business Units commercial teams, and the regional FP&A team.
• Provide financial insights and support to business decisions.

Process Improvement:

• Support the FP&A team in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Ad-Hoc Analysis:

• Conduct ad-hoc projects and analyses as required by management.

Goals:

• Within 3 Months: Become familiar with the reporting submission and analysis process for monthly closing and quarterly forecasts, including P&L and Balance Sheet, as well as the quarterly reports submission process, including balance sheet and provision reviews.
• Within 6 Months: Take a leadership role in a portion of the monthly closing process and quarterly forecast and budget, acting as a business partner to stakeholders including the Trading and Agency commercial teams, and the regional FP&A team.
• Within 12 Months: Become a subject matter expert, supporting the FP&A team in initiating enhancement plans and optimizing process efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in the finance department of a multinational corporation (MNC) or a Big 4 audit firm.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong data analytical abilities, with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong team player with a proactive approach, flexibility, and diligence, with the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to handle cross-functional communication independently and effectively.
• Some levels of IT knowledge and systems automation skills are highly desirable.
• Positive and “can-do” attitude.

More about GroupM

GroupM leads and shapes media markets by delivering performance-enhancing media products and services, powered by data and technology. Our global network agencies and businesses enable our people to work collaboratively across borders with the best in class, providing them the opportunity to accelerate their progress and development. We are not limited by teams or geographies; our scale and diverse range of clients let us be more adventurous with our business and talent. We give our talent the space, support, and tools to innovate and grow.

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About GroupM Singapore

GroupM Singapore operates in one of the most dynamic and exciting environments in the world. Although it is a small domestic market, there is a vibrant media industry that is undergoing rapid evolution as digital technology reshapes the way marketing supports advertisers’ needs. Being at the crossroads of Asia means that, aside from local clients and media owners, we also have a high proportion of multinational clients, renowned brands, and media owners. Making GroupM Singapore the number one organization to join and develop your career in media investment.

GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.