Head of FP&A | quasi-government body

One of the growing quasi-government bodies with commercialized environment is looking for a seasoned Head of FP&A in view of their transformation.

• Quasi-government body with fast paced & commercial environment
• FP&A function head
• Sizable team management
• Finance transformation exposure

About the job:

• Act as a strategic business partner, offering valuable financial insights to drive operational efficiency and optimize resource utilization within the organization.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across departments to identify opportunities for cost optimization, providing financial analysis and evaluating business initiatives for sustainable growth.
• Take charge of budgeting and forecasting cycles, offering financial advice and recommendations to senior management to support strategic planning and decision-making processes effectively.
• Ensure a robust management reporting mechanism by monitoring budget performance, identifying variances, developing financial models, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Identify and assess financial risks, implementing suitable risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization's financial integrity.
• Establish and enforce relevant financial control policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Lead the development and implementation of ERP systems and other automated tools to enhance reporting capabilities and streamline financial processes efficiently.
• Build and guide a high-performing Financial Planning and Analysis Team, providing clear direction, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability throughout the team.

About the person:

• Hold a recognized degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• Be a qualified accountant trained by a Big-4 firm and hold membership in a recognized professional accountancy body.
• Possess a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in leading financial planning and analysis functions within large organizations, with a preference for a diverse mix of experience in both public and private sectors.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically as a business partner.
• Showcase extensive experience in collaborating with and advising senior management on financial, operational, and strategic matters.
• Exhibit a proven track record in driving efficiency improvements, leading process reengineering, system implementations, and change management initiatives across the organization.
• Have experience in delivering business change in areas such as technology platform revamps, operational transformations, finance process improvements and automation, management reporting enhancements, and data analytics improvements.
• Possess a solid understanding of financial management principles and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese to facilitate effective communication in a multilingual environment