Financial Planning & Analyst Assistant Manager





FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYST ASSISTANT MANAGER

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Maritime / Shipping / Oil & Gas

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analyst Assistant Manager to support financial planning, asset performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and investment evaluation within the Group's Asset Management function.

This role will be responsible for analyzing vessel performance and financial data, monitoring budget utilization, evaluating investment opportunities, and preparing accurate financial insights and reports to support management decision-making. The position will also supervise the Asset Management and Asset Management Payroll teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of reports and operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Performance Analysis

  • Evaluate weekly financial and operational reports, including bunker reports, income statements, and budget vs. actual reports for spot vessels.

  • Analyze vessel utilization, revenue, operating costs, and financial performance.

  • Monitor OPEX and budget utilization and identify significant variances against approved plans.

  • Prepare financial forecasts and management analysis based on historical and current data.

  • Develop net cash flow, payback period, and financial projections to support management decisions.

Investment & Feasibility Analysis

  • Conduct feasibility studies and financial analysis for new projects and investment opportunities, including vessel acquisitions and other strategic investments.

  • Evaluate investment alternatives, projected returns, cash flow, risks, and financial implications.

  • Prepare investment calculations, business-case analyses, and recommendations for management review.

  • Support evaluation of business development opportunities and potential investment risks.

Budget Monitoring & Asset Management

  • Monitor ship management budget utilization and analyze plan vs. actual performance.

  • Review incidental and additional budget usage and prepare summary reports for management.

  • Monitor vessel docking activities, including docking costs, work duration, and budget utilization, against initial submissions.

  • Analyze cost variances and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate financial control.

Reporting & Management Support

  • Prepare accurate and comprehensive financial and operational reports for management.

  • Submit regular management reports, including the weekly Friday reporting cycle, with complete and verified data.

  • Consolidate financial and operational information from relevant departments and ensure data accuracy before reporting.

  • Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision-making.

Payroll Oversight

  • Oversee the calculation and administration of vessel crew payroll.

  • Review payroll data and ensure calculations are accurate and aligned with applicable policies and approved budgets.

  • Coordinate with the Asset Management Payroll team to ensure timely payroll processing and reporting.

Team Leadership

  • Supervise the Asset Management and Asset Management Payroll teams.

  • Set work priorities and monitor team performance against established targets.

  • Ensure reports and analysis are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

  • Provide guidance and support to team members in financial analysis, reporting, and operational matters.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Asset Management, or a related function.

  • Previous experience at Assistant Manager or Manager level is preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Financial planning and analysis

    • Budgeting and forecasting

    • Profit & loss analysis

    • OPEX monitoring

    • Cash flow analysis

    • Investment and feasibility analysis

  • Experience in analyzing plan vs. actual performance and identifying financial variances.

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.

  • Ability to work with large amounts of financial and operational data and translate them into meaningful management insights.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

  • Able to work under tight reporting schedules and meet strict deadlines.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

  • Experience in maritime, shipping, vessel operations, or asset-intensive industries is highly preferred.

Key Competencies

  • Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Investment Analysis

  • Cash Flow & Financial Modelling

  • OPEX & Cost Control

  • Variance Analysis

  • Asset Performance Analysis

  • Management Reporting

  • Maritime / Vessel Financial Analysis

  • Team Leadership

  • Attention to Detail

  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in shipping, maritime, vessel asset management, ship management, or other asset-intensive industries, particularly those with exposure to vessel budgeting, docking costs, crew payroll, and investment analysis, are preferred.