Job Opportunities API

Key Responsibilities: • Budget Monitoring & Cost Control (50%) · Monitor approved project budgets and ensure spending remains within approved budget from overall cost and project stages perspective · Analyse and escalate any cost overruns identified · Prepare periodic budget utilization and track project performance (ROI) · Collaborate with project owners and operational teams to troubleshoot overspend and control unnecessary expenditures. · Ensure compliance with internal financial/budgeting policies and governance standards. • Project ROI & Financial Analysis (20-30%) · Assist with analysis of project feasibility studies prepared by respective project owners for new investments and strategic initiatives. · Analyze project profitability, payback period, and financial sustainability. · Provide financial recommendations to management for decision-making. · Develop post-implementation reviews to evaluate project performance versus expected returns. • Annual Budgeting & Forecasting (10%) · Support annual budgeting exercises across departments and business units. · Coordinate with stakeholders to gather budget assumptions and operational plans. · Prepare rolling forecasts and financial projections. · Assist in scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for business expansion. • Financial Reporting & Business Support (10%-20%) · Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial insights. · Identify cost optimization opportunities and operational efficiencies. · Support finance digitalization and automation initiatives. · Participate in regional finance projects and process improvement activities. Requirements: • Experience in retail or FMCG preferred. • Prior experience in project cost control and project post implementation review. • Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling capabilities. • Highly analytical and detail-oriented. • Comfortable working with large datasets and dashboards. • Degree in Accountancy or equivalent. ACCA/CPA/CIMA is a great advantage. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Power Query, Power BI, Dashboards & PowerPoint). • Strong in communication and cross-functional collaboration. • Ability to work in fast moving environment and multitask, to make quick necessary changes upon management instructions.