Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Finance

About Us

SPH Media is evolving, and we welcome talented individuals to join us in our transformation journey. Our mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia. As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers. Grow your career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity. Join us! To work with passionate people who impact lives through the stories they tell.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a core partner to the business, you will provide end-to-end business finance and FP&A support to key stakeholders to drive strategic decisions and financial performance

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Prepare the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly rolling forecast processes for assigned business units.
• Business Partnership: Act as a trusted finance advisor to Business Operations Department Heads, translating financial data into actionable business insights for Advertising, Newspaper Circulation, Delivery, Factory Production Division.
• Performance Management: Prepare monthly/quarterly management reporting and deep-dive variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast vs Last Financial Year) to identify risks and opportunities
• Process Improvement: Partner with Finance Operations to ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls, while proactively identifying opportunities to streamline financial workflows.
• Strategic Projects: Provide ad-hoc evaluation for new business initiatives, commercial deals, or cost-optimization projects.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience: Min 3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Management Reporting or Audit. (Prior experience in the Media/Digital industry is a strong advantage, though not mandatory).

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (financial modeling) and PowerPoint (presenting data cleanly to management).
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA and/or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is highly preferred).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, yet able to see the big picture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and manage stakeholders confidently.
• A self-motivated, resourceful, and fast learner who thrives in a dynamic environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team; candidates with higher experience should demonstrate leadership or mentorship qualities.