Time left to apply: End Date: March 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R-0021697
About FWD Group
FWD Group is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business with more than 12 million customers across 10 markets, including some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world. The company was established in 2013 and is focused on changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD's customer-led and digitally enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products, and a simpler insurance experience.
FWD Technology and Innovation Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., known as FWD TIM, was established in late 2019. Strategically located in Kuala Lumpur, FWD TIM serves as a pivotal shared service location within FWD Group, providing services to multiple markets across the Group. FWD TIM houses a diverse and talented workforce focused on essential business and technology services such as information security, cloud operations, IT solutions delivery, digital and data, actuarial, finance, investments, and customer service, among many others. FWD TIM is dedicated to driving and delivering operational excellence and efficiency, fostering innovation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all business functions as well as maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
PURPOSE
A financial professional who drives business performance through comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support decision-making and achieve organizational goals.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Financial Planning and Budgeting
Participating in financial budgets and forecasts to guide the organization's financial activities and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Conducting in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, variances, and key performance indicators, and providing accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making at various levels of the organization.
Business Partnership and Communication
Building relationships with key stakeholders across Cost Centres, serving as an advisor to Function/Cost Centre owners, and effectively communicating financial information, insights, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
Group Recharge Management
Overseeing and coordinating financial activities related to intercompany transactions, including intercompany Group Recharge income and expense allocations, accruals booking, settlements, balance confirmation, and consolidation.
Eliminations and actual true-up/down calculation.
Be the point of contact for all intercompany-related matters.
Process Improvement and Optimization
Continuously assisting in enhancing financial planning, analysis, and intercompany processes, tools, and systems to streamline operations, improve accuracy, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the FP&A function.
Team Leadership and Development
Leading and developing the FP&A team, providing guidance, coaching, and support, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Timely submissions
Actual vs Budget variance
Process improvement & automation
Team collaboration
EXTERNAL & INTERNAL CONTACTS
Group Office Finance
Business Functions/Cost Centres
Local Business Units Finance
DECISION MAKING
In accordance with Group Delegation Authority
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A relevant professional certification would be an added advantage.
Minimum 6 years' relevant working experience with hands-on exposure in FP&A/ Financial Reporting.
Leadership skills with a focus on communication and collaboration.
All-round thinking and ability to provide financial insights.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Hands-on PC skills and familiarity with computerized accounting systems.
Initiative, proactive, and independent.
Proficient in written and spoken English, Chinese, and Mandarin.
KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to handle a high-volume task environment.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues promptly.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Leadership abilities, including team management, coaching, and development.
Proficiency in using accounting systems; Oracle/HFM/FMS applications will be an advantage.#J-18808-Ljbffr