BRAC Bank’s financial results along with country-best credit rating & multiple best financial report awards speak of our aspiration, transparency and teamwork towards common objectives. While we thrive in present, we simultaneously invest for future – upgraded core banking system in Finacle 10, first local bank to rollout Oracle ERP, process alignment with best practices and many more. However, this feat of providing a comprehensive range of solutions to its 1.1 million customers would not be possible without our diversified business model and an unmatched network of 187 Branches, 471 ATM & CDMs, 456 SME Unit Offices, 9 Regional Operations Office and 510 Agent Banking Outlets.

Head of Business Planning & Analysis

We are looking for an insightful and analytical leader to head up our Business Finance & Planning team. As a team, there is plenty of collaboration opportunities and to take ownership of and deliver projects performance. This role will report to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic and financial planning processes (e.g. monthly business reviews, forecasts, budgets and subsidiary performance & consolidation);
  
• Complete the implementation of financial & non-financial tools and reports that identify key business drivers and associated KPIs that guide management decision making and contribute to strategy formulation. Continually seek better ways to convert financial/non-financial data into intelligence that feeds improved business performance;
  
• Measure progress against key objectives and present findings and recommendations to senior management;
  
• Analytics and preparation of Management Committee packs and Board packs;
  
• Assist in external reporting in particular with Annual Report, Interim Management Statements and investor relations presentations;
  
• Development and analysis of product/segment P&Ls as appropriate;
  
• Providing insight as to business performance and competitiveness versus competition.

Leadership & Teamwork:

• Lead development of business knowledge, partnering and finance capabilities of the team;
  
• Attract and retain finance talent and ensure a robust succession plan is in place;
  
• Engage, inspire, motivate, lead and coach a team of diverse, aspiring and energetic professionals;
  
• Fully leverage the matrix, set stretching goals and optimize the pace of delivery.

Operational Effectiveness & Control:

• Implement and validation of non-financial metrics used in external reporting;
  
• Understand, follow and demonstrate compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business.

Qualifications:
The individual would be expected to have a varied finance career to date across multiple finance disciplines i.e. Financial Accounting & Control; Business Information & Analysis; Financial & Regulatory Reporting; Capital Management & Taxation; legal entity CFO; Accounting Policy; Change Management; and ideally exposure to living and working overseas given the global nature of the role.

• Minimum bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Engineering;
  
• FCA / FCMA / CFA / MBA or other relevant qualifications would be preferred;
  
• 12+ years of relevant experience in corporate financial planning or business finance;
  
• Minimum 6 years of experiences in a financial institution.

Attributes:

• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to engage at senior levels, supported by a pragmatic approach to delivering simple, impactful solutions;
  
• Driven individual, motivated by achieving outstanding results;
  
• Demonstrates attention to detail, with strong organizational skills and a desire to pursue continuous process improvement;
  
• Ability to work on multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview as per the recruitment process. BRAC Bank reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason whatsoever.

If you are interested to pursue this opportunity, please ‘Apply Online’

Please note that BRAC Bank is an equal employment organization. Any form of persuasion will disqualify the candidature.

BRAC Bank does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Please note that BRAC Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of persuasion will disqualify the candidature before or after the final selection.

Application Deadline: June 19, 2021