Lead Specialist, Financial Planning and Analytics

Get To Know The GXBank Team

GX Bank Berhad - the Grab-led Digital Bank - is the FIRST digital bank in Malaysia, approved by BNM to commence operations. We aim to leverage technology and innovation to serve the financial needs of the unserved and underserved individuals, and micro and small medium enterprises. We are driven by our shared purpose and passion to bring positive transformation to the banking industry, starting with solutions that address the financial struggles of Malaysians and businesses.

Get To Know The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Lead Specialist, FP&A to join the Finance team of a leading Singapore based Digital Bank. Based in Malaysia, this role will focus on delivering the full spectrum of FP&A activities, including Financial Analysis and reporting, Forecasting , Budgeting and Cost Management.

The person will play a critical role in providing insights for management decision making, partnering with stakeholders in delivering financial and operational targets and driving cost discipline. He/She will be expected to be a good team player and a business/cost partner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who is also a good communicator. In addition, strong Google suite skills and the ability to work independently in a fast paced start-up environment will be a crucial success factor.

The Day-to-day Activities

• Be part of the team to carry out the Digibank’s management reporting requirements, with close co-operation with Accounting, Business and Other teams.
• To work closely with the FP&A and broader Finance teams and Business/Cost stakeholders to build and own the financial models and templates.
• To help drive company profitability and growth by analysing revenues and costs as well as new initiatives and business cases.
• To analyse cost trends, identify efficiency opportunities and engage with stakeholders on cost drivers and variances.
• To ensure delivery of final budgets, forecasts and corporate plans, through close monitoring and follow up on KPIs and financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Responsible for optimising and automating management reporting dashboards and FP&A processes.
• Take on other areas or initiatives as required.
• Able to deal with multiple stakeholders across all management levels.
  
  

The Must Haves

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or professional qualifications ACCA/CPA/CA.
• Strong Excel & Google suite skills in building complex financial models and exposure to ERP/Accounting systems.
  
  

Specific experience

• Possess strong combination of business/operational acumen and translating plans into financial projections/models.
• Financial mind-set and able to translate business queries into financial analysis.
• Preferably with experience in the banking industry.
• 6-8 years of experience in financial/business analysis, preferable in Banking/Fintech or Financial services, supporting business teams.
• Background in cost management, vendor spend analysis, and tracking operational efficiency is beneficial.
  
  

Overall experience

• Strong integrity and not afraid to raise concerns or highlight opportunities.
• Good interpersonal skills, with ability to establish and maintain effective working
• relationships both within and across departments.
• Good communication skills with ability to communicate clearly with senior business stakeholders and peers.
• Good time management skills, able to deliver quality work on time and juggle multiple requirements.
• Structured thought process and strong analytical ability.