Overview
Finance Planning & Analyst (Assistant Vice President-Finance & MIS Department) Jobs in Yangon, Myanmar at MAB
Title: Finance Planning & Analyst (Assistant Vice President-Finance & MIS Department)
Company: MAB
Location: Yangon, Myanmar
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze monthly financial performance by performing budget-to-actual, prior period, and variance analyses, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to management.
- Supervise and prepare periodic financial analysis reports, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely submission.
- Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend appropriate actions to improve business performance.
- Assist in the review and preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections in alignment with the Bank’s strategic objectives.
- Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities by performing analytical reviews, investigating significant variances, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial estimates and financial information.
- Coordinate and partner with assigned business units to collect, validate, and analyze financial and operational data, providing financial support for business planning, profitability improvement, and strategic decision-making.
- Assist in the review of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test cases, results, and accounting flows prepared by Business Controllers (BC) or relevant stakeholders for new product development and existing product enhancement initiatives, ensuring appropriate financial treatment, accounting accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and executive committees.
- Supervise, mentor, and coach junior Financial Analysts, ensuring quality of work and supporting their professional development.
- Perform other duties and special assignments as assigned by the Section Head of Financial Planning and the Head of Department.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A Master's degree or professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance, Management Reporting, or Banking Finance, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, profitability analysis, variance analysis, and management reporting.
- Sound understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and regulatory reporting requirements applicable to the banking industry.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, or other data visualization and analytics tools is an advantage.
- Experience working with core banking systems, ERP systems, or financial reporting applications is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience in leading, coaching, or supervising junior team members is preferred.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive process enhancements and operational efficiency.
