Department Manager - Budget & Program Management

We’re looking for an analytical and detail-oriented Budget and Program Manager to lead budgeting, financial governance, and program management for Omni Growth Lab. This role ensures transparent budget planning, accurate cost tracking, and strong OI (Other Income) & revenue governance across CRM, IP, Campaign, and Monetization initiatives.

This position is ideal for someone who is financially disciplined, structured, and business-minded, with the ability to oversee complex multi-team budgets and translate insights into financial decisions.

• Lead annual and monthly budget planning for Omni Growth Lab, outlining cost allocation, expected ROI, and investment priorities.
• Manage OI (Other Income) structure, including supplier funding, licensing revenue, monetization fees, and program-based income.
• Monitor budget utilization across CRM, Campaign, IP, and Monetization teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with targets.
• Create standardized finance governance tools (trackers, dashboards, reporting templates).
• Review and validate program P&Ls, including revenue forecast, cost efficiency, and ROI projections.
• Work closely with Commercial Finance to ensure correct booking, accruals, and compliance with internal policies.
• Coordinate with Campaign, CRM, and IP leads to plan financial impact of each major initiative (e.g., Double Day, SEA Games, Hamper, Clean & Caring).
• Monitor vendor & agency spending, ensuring contract alignment, cost optimization, and invoice accuracy.
• Support monetization strategy development, including pricing models, supplier participation frameworks, and new revenue streams.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports, summarizing budget status, OI performance, and variance analysis.
• Ensure governance and transparency, establishing approval workflows and decision-making boundaries for spending and revenue commitments.
• Continuously identify operational efficiencies, optimizing budget usage while maintaining high program effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Finance, Business Planning, Category Finance, or Program Management.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and budgeting tools.
• Experience working closely with Commercial or Marketing teams on P&L or ROI-based programs.
• Deep understanding of retail OI structure or supplier funding models is preferred.
• Strong documentation, governance, and cross-functional coordination capabilities.
• High attention to detail with strong sense of ownership.
• English proficiency for internal alignment and financial communication.
• Ability to manage multiple budgets and deadlines simultaneously.