Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will play a key role in the oversight of the management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, data analysis and ad-hoc business support for business areas across 9 countries in Sedgwick, Asia. 

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage the annual planning process - include preparation of financial statements, management guidance, planning process improvement, annual budget and reforecast for all 9 countries in the Asia region
• Monthly analysis of financial and non-financial data, review and challenge of inputs received from internal providers such as financial forecasts produced by each line of business, where applicable, and derive meaningful and useful recommendations, based on business acumen and facts
• Oversee the monthly and quarterly production of reports and output information to support the business in the understanding and development of the plans throughout the process
• Manage and consult with multiple stakeholders including executives and operational management on financial performance issues including the identification of positive and/or negative performance trends and the formulation of plans of action
• Acts as liaison between management and Global Finance including the interpretation of financial results and/or policies, and the investigation of extraordinary or unusual activity within monthly financial results
• Complement and create a consistency and rhythm for Asia financial planning and analysis
• Support in the evaluation of new business initiatives and strategic opportunities
• Ad hoc financial reporting supporting organic and inorganic growth, across professional services and product-based market offerings

Qualifications

Degree in Accountancy, Business or equivalent with CPA and/or relevant professional qualification

Experience

• 10 years of corporate financial planning, budgeting, and strategic planning. 
• Financial Planning & Analysis background in the insurance/financial service industry is strongly preferred. 

Skills & Knowledge

• An understanding of claims based businesses is preferred, with knowledge of product based market offerings as well as pure professional services offerings.
• A strong track record of working in matrix environments, including reporting structures and operational execution
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow)
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to draw connections between operations and the financials 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to translate and communicate complicated financial information to all levels within the Company.
• Strong execution skills - with evidence of improving financial performance
• Proactive in style, solutions focused
• Demonstrated knowledge of working in a global multinational