Head, Financial Planning, Performance Analytics and Advisory
Lead the development and implementation of the Group’s business plan and budget, ensuring alignment with the Group’s strategic goals, performance monitoring and forecast analysis.
- Oversee and lead the performance reporting, monitoring and in-depth analysis of the performance across Lines of Business and Support Units
- Lead the accounting and financial advisory function to ensure compliance with the financial reporting standards or regulatory requirements, partnering business to facilitate existing and new product and solutions review and development, corporate finance exercise, strategic initiatives execution and others where relevant
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Performance Analytics :
Lead the development and implementation of the Group’s business plan and budget and forecast analysis, ensuring alignment with the Group’s strategic goalsCollaborate and partner with various departments across the Group to gather budget inputs and ensure comprehensive financial planningMonitor and conduct in-depth analyses of the monthly performance across Lines of Business / Units, providing variance analysis, identifying trends and providing actionable insights, and strategic recommendations including steps to be taken on periodic announcement / reporting.Effectively communicate monthly performance metrics and early warning indicators to stakeholders, ensuring that strategic priorities are clearly articulated and understoodAddress ad hoc requests from management and stakeholders related to performance reporting, providing timely insights that support decision-makingActively participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives, providing strategic financial insights and recommendations to enhance business outcomesPrepare strategic narratives and relevant comprehensive reports / analysis for presentations, translating complex financial data into actionable insights for diverse audiencesIdentify and implement strategic opportunities to enhance management reporting processes and methodology, promoting efficiency and effectivenessAccounting and Financial advisory :
Oversee and lead the accounting and financial analyst function, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller (GFC).Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the GFC, offering expert advice, guidance, and insights on financial matters, risks, and opportunities to ensure compliance with the financial reporting standards or regulatory requirements, partnering business to facilitate existing and new product and solutions review and development, corporate finance exercise, strategic initiatives execution and others where relevantInvolved in discussions alongside GFC with external parties including authorities (LHDN, Kastam Diraja) and regulators where relevantLiaise with various stakeholders, both internal and external, to address diverse financial needs and requirements. Provide meaningful assessment to facilitate and address requirements from other divisions or external parties regarding accounting treatments and financial reportingGeneral :
Undertake continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency and productivity of deliverables and executionParticipate and undertake ad-hoc requirements and other finance-related duties or assignments as directed by superiorsLead a team in promoting professional growth and development and continuous improvement.Ensure strict adherence to all internal policies, guidelines, and external regulatory requirements.Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and financeProfessional qualifications such as ICAEW / ACCA / CPA / CFA / MIA etc.Years of Experience
5 years’ experience in external audit / assuranceMore than 10 years’ experience in the banking / financial service industryExperience in strategic management reporting and financial analysisExperience in corporate finance / advisory will be an added advantageSpecific Skills / Knowledge and Certification Required
Proficiency in accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting. Ability to provide assessment and strategic financial advice and recommendations to senior management. Understanding of regulatory requirements, including BNM guidelines and other relevant regulations in relation to banking / financial institutions industryProven ability to synthesize complex data into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset focused on business outcomesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholders’ engagementAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentLeadership skills to effectively manage and develop a teamProject management capabilities, particularly in finance and banking industry related projectsBank Islam Malaysia Berhad is the pioneer of Islamic banking system in Malaysia. We have grown to become one of the nation’s leading financial institutions, providing a wide range of products and services to meet the financial and banking needs of all Malaysians, regardless of race and religion. A career with Bank Islam means an outstanding opportunity to develop a professional vocation in the ever-challenging banking industry.
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