Senior Financial Planning Manager | Work from Home

We’re Hiring: Senior Financial Planning Manager!

Looking for a role that fosters collaboration, creativity and career growth in a vibrant office environment? We got you covered!

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Schedule: Morning Shift

Key Workflow Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and automate monthly financial reports for local councils and the region, ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent reporting.
• Introduct a new P&L format to increase the visibility of council-level performance and to inform regional decision-making
• Support the evolution to real-time and pro-forma forecasting by strengthening reporting pipelines and data readiness
• Leverage existing systems (e.g., Intact, Power BI, Excel) to drive automation and standardization of reporting outputs

• Own the APAC budget cycle and periodic reforecasts, coordinating timelines, templates, assumptions, and deliverables with budget owners and Global Finance.
• Consolidate inputs, challenge assumptions, and synthesize risks/opportunities into clear narratives and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Align reforecast cadence with moves toward pro-forma forecasting and future P&L structures
• Partner closely with budget owners to clarify roles and responsibilities across planning and management reporting.

• Ensure accuracy in accounting and reporting through robust review, reconciliation, and error-detection routines; swiftly resolve discrepancies.
• Drive process automation and simplification, leveraging current tools (Intact, Power BI) and mapping end-to-end roles/responsibilities to strengthen controls.
• Develop and centralize SOPs for finance operations to promote consistency and resilience across AP markets.
• Support compliance with local/regional requirements, including NGO/foundation considerations where applicable.

• Lead APAC strategic finance projects (e.g., FY27 P&L design, China Foreign NGO, and Foundation setup and process improvement) to support transformation of the Asia Pacific operating model
• Provide financial analysis and operational input for investment and funding initiatives as part of the region’s operating model transformation
• Build practical, insight-rich views for senior leaders, linking financials with operational drivers and performance trends

In addition, this role will also lead:

• Training and support for AP staff on financial systems, reporting navigation, and process know-how, on an as-needed basis.
• SOP and documentation development for staff and new joiners, ensuring clear, up-to-date guides and R&R matrices.
• Continuous improvement initiatives (including, for example, selective adoption of AI and advanced automation) to elevate productivity and data quality.
• A/R collections and analysis, partnering with Global Finance, AP, and Local Councils to improve cash conversion and resolve aged items.
• A/P operations, working with Manager, Admin and Governance and Executive Directors; in future, may extend to procurement processes and vendor management.
• Preparation of reports and EXCO materials, supporting the Global CFO and AP CEO with clear, concise, decision-ready content.

Non-negotiable skills & requirements:

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant, or equivalent experience (assistant accountant or above).
• Minimum of 7-10 years experience in finance and accounting or related roles, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with Proficiency with Intact, Power BI, and Excel; proven experience in process automation preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and cultures; excellent communication skills, including with business excecutives and senior staff with minimal finance and accounting backgrounds.
• Experience in not-for-profit and multi-country finance operations is a plus
• Has extensive knowledge of FINANCIAL MODELLING, FORECASTING AND BUDGETTING

Perks & Benefits (Work From Home):

• Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
• Flexible leave credits which may be used for vacation, emergency and sick leaves
• Quarterly perks boxes for WFH staff, offering groceries and snacks to keep you fueled Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties – with items to give away and cash prizes!
• Endless opportunities for career advancement
• Annual Performance Review with Salary Increase
• We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection
• Tech-on-wheels Support
• Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
• International career growth and connections
• Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
• Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
• In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
• Become part of the Employee Share Units program
• Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc.

Established in 2005, Cloudstaff is a leading outsourcing company that empowers businesses to thrive through smarter talent solutions. We're passionate about creating a work environment that fosters your professional growth and overall well-being.

• Award-winning Culture: We're committed to building the #1 Workplace Everywhere, with a proven track record of staff engagement initiatives and industry recognition
• Invest in You: We support your development through comprehensive training programs, mentoring and opportunities for career advancement
• Thrive as an Individual: We offer a strong work-life balance with flexible schedules, meaningful perks and a collaborative team environment.

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