Assistant Finance Manager- Expansion (Financial Planning & Analysis)

About Mobi : Mobi is a leading online payment gateway in Asia, regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia. We empower businesses to accept and settle payments seamlessly across Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and beyond, supporting 50+ local methods including bank transfers, eWallets, QR, UPI, and cards. With fast, secure, and reliable solutions, Mobi simplifies cross-border transactions and ensures exceptional support for businesses of all sizes.

Position Summary: The Expansion Assistant Finance Manager (AFM) plays a pivotal role in supporting the company's international expansion initiatives. This position is responsible for leading new entity incorporations, regulatory licensing, cross-border acquisitions, and post-merger integration across multiple jurisdictions. The role combines strong FP&A expertise with strategic project leadership, regulatory coordination, and multi-country financial planning. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of financial planning, regulatory processes, and cross-border operations. They must be capable of managing complex multi-market projects, collaborating closely with global stakeholders, and delivering high-quality financial insights to guide expansion decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Entity Incorporation & Regulatory Setup

• Lead end-to-end incorporation of new entities across targeted countries based on business expansion strategies.

• Manage all interactions with Company Secretaries, external lawyers, consultants, and local regulators.

• Oversee documentation, compliance filings, and statutory setup required before initiating operations.

• Ensure all legal, tax, and regulatory prerequisites are fully completed within agreed timelines.

2. Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

• Drive the full lifecycle of obtaining industry-specific licenses in new jurisdictions.

• Coordinate the preparation of all supporting materials including business plans, financial projections, and compliance documents required for regulatory submissions.

• Maintain detailed knowledge of local regulatory frameworks and ensure continuous compliance post-approval.

• Track and manage the renewal, amendment, or upgrade of licenses as required.

3. Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Merger Integration

• Support the assessment and evaluation of potential acquisition targets aligned with international expansion strategies.

• Participate in financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and deal structuring in coordination with FP&A Manager and CFO.

• Lead post-merger integration activities—financial consolidation, reporting alignment, cost structure migration, and process streamlining.

• Serve as a primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external legal/regulatory bodies during M&A cycles.

4. Financial Forecasting & Market Feasibility

• Build comprehensive financial forecasts for all new markets under consideration.

• Develop scenario models for revenue, operating costs, capital requirements, and profitability for each target country.

• Present financial insights and market feasibility assessments to senior leadership for strategic decision-making.

• Continuously update forecasts based on regulatory changes, market intelligence, and operational updates.

5. Expansion Cost Planning & Budget Management

• Prepare detailed cost models for market entry including incorporation fees, licensing costs, staffing, compliance, legal, operational and infrastructure expenses.

• Work closely with procurement, HR, legal, technology, and business units to validate assumptions and finalize cost plans.

• Track expansion budget utilization and ensure adherence to approved financial controls.

• Present variance analyses and cost optimization recommendations during reviews.

6. Leadership, Team Management & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Guide and supervise junior members involved in FP&A and expansion-related activities.

• Provide clear direction, allocate tasks, and review outputs for quality and accuracy.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Legal, Compliance, Operations, HR, and the CFO Office to ensure smooth execution of cross-border projects.

• Demonstrate strong leadership presence and the ability to influence stakeholders across different functions and countries.

7. FP&A Support & Core Managerial Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly reporting, budgeting cycles, forecasting updates, and business reviews.

• Conduct variance analyses, financial performance assessments, and cost efficiency evaluations.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and FP&A best practices.

• Maintain structured expansion trackers, country-wise dashboards, and project documentation.

Qualifications & Experience Education

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Professional certifications (CA, ACCA, CMA, CFA) are an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning &Analysis, financial planning, budgeting, or corporate finance.

• Demonstrated experience in international expansion, regulatory coordination, licensing processes, or Merger & Acquisition is strongly preferred.

• Experience in managing multi-country projects and dealing with external lawyers, regulators, and corporate secretaries.

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities.

• Excellent understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks across countries.