Business Performance Manager

Our client is a leading asset management firm, recognized for delivering innovative investment solutions across equities, fixed income, real estate, and alternative assets. With a strong reputation for excellence and a client-focused approach, they are seeking talented professionals to join their team and help drive long-term value and superior outcomes in asset management. Job SummaryThe Job holder will be responsible for managing the financial performance management/monitoring process in ARM and providing ARM leadership management requisite information to support decision making and improved performance. The position will also work to facilitate strategic planning through preparation of financial forecasts based on ARM’s business strategy, over-all management, co-ordination and preparation of the annual budget and periodic revised forecasts through analysis, review and preparation of periodic financial reportsKey ResponsibilitiesParticipate in setting ARM finance group strategy and objectivesPreparation of forecasts and translating them into meaningful financial information such as profitability, balance sheet growth, growth impacts, capital and funding requirementsPreparation of key macro and micro assumptions for input into the planning and budgeting processOverall management, co-ordination and preparation of the annual business plan, capital expenditure, operating budget and periodic revised forecastsDevelop and implement reporting of key management information (MI) ensuring data integrity and timely communication to relevant stakeholdersDevelop performance benchmarks for business units and monitor performance against theseDrive the required business analysis and related process for making recommendations for new or improving performance opportunitiesManage performance against the budget for each business unit and ARM as a wholeProvide detailed monthly performance statements and analysis for business unitsInvestigation of variances and recommending remedial measures where necessaryIdentify areas of performance shortfall and propose corrective interventions to management teamDevelop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning functionDevelop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organizationCompetencies, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge RequirementProfessional Accounting Standards Transactional Accounting and Closing Processes Financial Reporting and Compliance Cost Management Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting Financial Analysis Management Reporting Treasury Policies and Risk Management Tax Planning StrategyCoaching and Mentoring Driving Performance Market and Regulatory Environment Negotiation and Decision-makingSkill RequirementTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical AbilityMeeting ManagementReport WritingEmotional IntelligenceStrong Communication SkillsStrong Negotiation and Conflict Resolution StrategyPersonal AbilityConfidentialityObjectivityAttention to DetailIntegrityEmphaticPerformance ExpectationsEffective monitoring of company financial performance targets, as approved by the Board of DirectorsEfficiency in all matters of financial management and reportingAchievement of all quality assurance and standards targets adopted as monitoring and improvement benchmark Educational RequirementsBachelor’s degree from an accredited university Advanced degree in Finance or Business Management (e.g. MBA, M.Sc Finance etc.)Professional RequirementsProfessional certification in finance and/or accounting from a recognized professional body (e.g. CFA, CGMA, ACCA, ICAN etc.)Experience RequirementsMinimum of 8 years of work experience in a similar role