Manager, Group Finance

About FWD Group

FWD Group is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business with more than 12 million customers across 10 markets, including some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world. The company was established in 2013 and is focused on changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD’s customer-led and digitally enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience.

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FWD Technology and Innovation Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., known as FWD TIM, was established in late 2019. Strategically located in Kuala Lumpur, FWD TIM serves as a pivotal shared service location within FWD Group, providing services to multiple markets across the Group. FWD TIM houses a diverse and talented workforce focused on essential business and technology services such as information security, cloud operations, IT solutions delivery, digital and data, actuarial, finance, investments, and customer service, among many others. FWD TIM is dedicated to drive and deliver operational excellence and efficiency, foster innovation and ensure regulatory compliance across all business functions as well as maintain a competitive edge in the market.

PURPOSE

A financial professional who drives business performance through comprehensive financial planning, forecasting and analysis to support decision-making and achieve organizational goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Planning and Budgeting
- Participating in financial budgets, and forecasts to guide the organization's financial activities and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Conducting in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, variances, and key performance indicators, and providing accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making at various levels of the organization.

Business Partnership and Communication
- Building relationships with key stakeholders across Cost Centres, serving as an advisor to Function/ Cost Centre owners, and effectively communicating financial information, insights, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

Group Recharge Management
- Overseeing and coordinating financial activities related to intercompany transactions, including intercompany Group Recharge income and expense allocations, accruals booking, settlements, balance confirmation, consolidation.
- Eliminations and actual true up/ down calculation.
- Be the point of contact for all intercompany related matters.

Process Improvement and Optimization
- Continuously assisting in enhancing financial planning, analysis and intercompany processes, tools, and systems to streamline operations, improve accuracy, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the FP&A function.

Team Leadership and Development
- Leading and developing the FP&A team, providing guidance, coaching, and support, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Timely submissions
- Data accuracy
- Actual vs Budget variance
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Process improvement & automation
- Team collaboration

EXTERNAL & INTERNAL CONTACTS
- Group Office Finance
- Business Functions/ Cost Centres
- Local Business Units Finance
- External implementation partners e.g. PwC

DECISION MAKING

In accordance with Group Delegation Authority

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A relevant professional certification would be an added advantage.
- Minimum 6 years’ relevant working experience with hands-on exposure in FP&A/ Financial Reporting
- Leadership skills with a focus on communication and collaboration.
- All-round thinking and ability to provide financial insights.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Hands on PC skills and familiar with computerized accounting system
- Initiative, proactive and independent
- Proficient in written and spoken English, Chinese and Mandarin

KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to handle high-volume task environment.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Leadership abilities, including team management, coaching, and development.

OUR COMPETENCIES

Follow Group’s competency requirements