Assistant / Manager, FP&A

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join us in shaping a sustainable energy future

Drive Asia's energy transition with us! Our Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiple countries. We support Asia's growing energy needs while advancing the shift to a lower-carbon future.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a high-calibre FP&A professional to join Sembcorp's Gas & Related business, supporting a dynamic portfolio of gas, power, and energy-related activities.

This role will serve as a key finance business partner to commercial and operations teams, delivering data-driven insights to optimise portfolio performance, margins, and resource allocation.

Beyond traditional FP&A, the role will play an important part in advancing the function's capabilities in data analytics, process automation, and AI-enabled decision support, helping finance evolve into a more agile and forward-looking partner to the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Partnering & Commercial Decision Support

• Partner closely with gas, power, and commercial teams to provide timely financial insights and recommendations
• Analyse key performance drivers including fuel costs, dispatch decisions, contract economics, and margin optimisation
• Support evaluation of commercial opportunities such as gas supply options, pricing strategies, and contract positions
• Translate complex operational and market data into clear, actionable insights for management decision-making

2. FP&A Transformation (Analytics, Automation & AI)

• Drive enhancements in FP&A processes through automation, standardisation, and digital tools
• Leverage analytics and emerging AI capabilities to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and insight generation
• Reduce reliance on manual processes by implementing data pipelines, automated reporting, and dashboarding solutions
• Champion a data-driven culture within the finance and commercial teams

3. Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes for the Gas & Related portfolio
• Develop driver-based financial models reflecting key operational and market variables (e.g. gas prices, plant utilisation, demand trends)
• Track financial and operational performance against budgets and targets, providing proactive variance analysis and recommended actions
• Support development of KPIs aligned to both financial performance and operational efficiency

4. Portfolio Performance & Cost Optimisation

• Conduct detailed analysis of portfolio profitability, cost structures, and efficiency drivers
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, efficiency improvement, and margin enhancement
• Support continuous monitoring of overheads, productivity, and performance benchmarks
• Work with stakeholders to implement data-backed action plans to improve performance

5. Cash Flow & Capital Efficiency

• Monitor and forecast cash flow to ensure adequate funding for operations
• Provide insights on working capital optimisation and funding requirements
• Support evaluation of capital deployment and financial efficiency across the portfolio

6. Financial Reporting, Governance & Controls

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with SFRS and internal standards
• Support month-end and year-end closing, including variance analysis and management reporting
• Maintain strong internal controls and governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Liaise with auditors and internal stakeholders on financial and compliance matters

7. Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Collaborate across finance, commercial, operations, and trading teams to align on business priorities
• Support development of team capabilities, particularly in analytics, digital tools, and business partnering skills
• Contribute to a high-performance finance culture focused on innovation, agility, and continuous improvement

What We Are Looking For

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or financial analysis roles
• Experience in energy, utilities, or related sectors is highly preferred (gas, power, or trading exposure advantageous)
• Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) preferred
• Familiarity or strong interest in data analytics, automation, and AI tools (e.g. Power Query, Python, Copilot)
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles

Leadership & Mindset

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and partner stakeholders effectively
• Proactive, curious, and solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate data into insights

Why Join Sembcorp (Gas & Related)

• Be part of a critical business segment at the heart of Singapore's energy system
• Opportunity to directly influence portfolio performance, dispatch decisions, and commercial outcomes
• Exposure to dynamic energy markets and real-time decision-making environments
• Play a key role in shaping a next-generation, AI-enabled finance function within Sembcorp

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!