Assistant Manager, Finance

Position OverviewThe Assistant Manager, Finance plays a dual role as a hands‑on preparer and independent reviewer to ensure high‑quality financial planning, disciplined month‑end close, effective cost recovery, and strong cash flow management. The role also owns the annual budgeting process, partners closely with cost center owners, and ensures timely consolidation and submission to Group in accordance with deadlines and governance requirementsJob Responsibilities1. Financial Planning, Cost Centre Management & Stakeholder EngagementReview and enhance management reports and financial commentariesTranslate financial results into clear insights, explaining key movements, risks, and driversSupport discussions with Business Units and Group Finance on results, queries, and expectations2. Budgeting & ForecastingSupport the budgeting & forecasting process across all cost centres, including preparing templates, assumptions, and guidelinesPartner with cost centre owners to review budgets & forecasts, challenge assumptions, and provide financial guidanceConsolidate budgets & forecasts into a company wide submission and ensure timely delivery to GroupSupport follow up queries, revisions, and clarifications from Group and senior management3. Team Review, Coaching & Quality AssuranceReview deliverables prepared by analysts and senior analysts, providing timely feedback and coaching of team membersSupport team capability building, particularly in analytical thinking and reporting quality4. Process Improvement & ControlsDrive process maturity by standardising and simplifying finance workflowsIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and data accuracyReview existing controls and recommend enhancements to strengthen governanceSupport the adoption of AI automation and data analytics tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Power BI)Job RequirementsQualifications & ExperienceFinance/Accounting Professionally Certified (ACCA, CPA)Minimum 6 years’ experience in financial reporting, management accounting, or budgetingExperience leading or coordinating annual budgeting cyclesProven ability to engage and challenge senior stakeholders and cost centre ownersExperience in IT services industry and MNC companies an advantageTechnical & Professional SkillsAdvanced Excel (budgeting, consolidation, automation)Strong knowledge of IFRS (accrual accounting), budgeting, and management reportingExperience with SAP financial system and reporting toolsAI automation, Power BI or data analytics exposure is an advantage