Executive / Senior Executive (Business Operations – Budget & Process) - Bukit Merah

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly organised and analytical Executive / Senior Executive (Business Operations – Budget & Process) to support budget preparation, monitoring, and business process improvements within the Chinese Media Group newsroom. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial alignment with strategic objectives, optimising workflows, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration in a fast-evolving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of departmental budgets and forecasts to ensure alignment with the division’s strategic and financial objectives.
• Provide cost analysis and optimisation insights, and offer administrative and operational support for business planning activities and special projects.
• Manage project funding claims by tracking expenditures, verifying documentation, and ensuring timely submission of claims and reports in accordance with funding requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to monitor sales revenue, track project milestones, and oversee budget utilisation, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and audit standards.
• Assist with procurement and payment processes to ensure adherence to procurement policies and the timely fulfillment of financial obligations.
• Review and improve business processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to streamline workflows, strengthen reporting capabilities, and enhance cross-departmental coordination.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy, or a related field with relevant experience in business process improvement, budget planning, or related roles.
• Fresh graduates with relevant academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to interpret financial and operational data within a broader strategic context.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides); familiarity with budgeting tools is an advantage.
• Strong communication, articulation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and convey information clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Proactive, well-organised, and adaptable to a dynamic work environment characterised by continuous restructuring, with the agility to embrace and navigate ongoing change.