Financial Planning and Analyst
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Division: Admin and Finance
Report to: Admin and Finance Manager & CEO
Summary
The Financial Planning and Analyst drive effective planning, budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting to ensure the SDF’s funds are allocated and used transparently, sustainably, and with maximum impact on Cambodia’s skills development goals.
- Planning & Budgeting:
- • Prepare annual and multi-year budget planning for the trust fund, programs, and operations.
- • Develop rolling forecasts that reflect changing market demand, employer needs, and government priorities.
- Financial Modelling:
- • Build and update models for fund allocation, co-financing schemes, and sustainability scenarios.
- • Test new funding mechanisms or partnership models.
- Performance & Impact Assessment:
- • Track actual vs. budgeted fund disbursements; analyze variances.
- • Assess cost-effectiveness and ROI of training programs and partnerships.
- • Produce clear reports linking financial data to workforce impact.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- • Support employers, training providers, and line ministries with financial insights for proposals, co-financing, and grant agreements.
- • Provide training or guidance to partners on budgeting and financial reporting.
- Reporting & Governance:
- • Deliver timely financial dashboards and impact reports for the Board, donors, and key stakeholders.
- • Support audits and compliance reviews; maintain strong internal controls.
- Strategic Support:
- • Provide data and financial advice for policy development, sector prioritization, and partnership decisions.
- • Contribute to designing funding models that incentivize quality and innovation.
- Process Improvement:
- • Recommend and implement tools and processes to improve financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- Other assigned tasks by the manager and CEO.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field and a professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CAT, etc.)/a master’s degree is a plus,
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, or corporate finance,
- Strong analytical, data visualization and reporting skills, with ability in using financial software,
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines under minimal supervision,
- Effective interpersonal, supervision, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to learn quickly and improve persistently and keen to detail and notices discrepancies/ inconsistencies/ abnormal trends/ illogicalities, and
- Proficiency in English and Khmer for both spoken and writing (Chinese is a plus).
- Key Skills & Attributes:
- Strong analytical and modelling skills.
- Excellent communicator — able to translate numbers into clear insights.
- Familiar with donor funds, trust fund operations, or public-private co-financing.
- High integrity and commitment to transparency and impact.
ICT Business Analyst
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Report to: Line Manager and CEO
Summary
This position is responsible for conducting advanced business analysis to identify critical areas for process optimization and strategic alignment. The role involves leading the design, analysis, and continuous improvement of SDF’s digital systems, ensuring that business processes are fully digitalized, efficient, and aligned with strategic goals.
- MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Map, analyze, and redesign business processes for digital automation.
- Gather and document business requirements, use cases, and process flow diagrams from all SDF units.
- Translate business requirements into system design documents.
- Develop functional specifications for ICT solutions.
- Collaborate with IT and software development teams to align technology solutions with business strategies.
- Test and validate new systems and modules.
- Monitor system performance and recommend upgrades.
- Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies for identified risks.
- Provide advanced training and mentoring to junior business analysts.
- Work with vendors and in-house teams on system design and implementation.
- Develop detailed user manuals, system documentation, and training materials.
- Participate in system testing, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and implementation activities.
- Train staff on new digital tools and workflows.
- CORE DELIVERABLE:
- End-to-end process maps.
- Detailed user requirements & functional specs.
- User manuals & training materials.
- Periodic reports on system usage and efficiency.
- KEY SKILLS:
- Strong process mapping & business analysis.
- Knowledge of grant/project management systems.
- Basic understanding of software development life cycle.
- Communication & stakeholder engagement.
- Attention to detail & problem-solving mindset.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Analysis, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience in business analysis, including advanced project management experience.
- End-to-end process maps, detailed user requirements & functional specs,
- User manuals & training materials, periodic reports on system usage and efficiency,
- Strong expertise in data analysis, process modeling, and BI reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Proficiency in advanced business analysis methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Agile.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex data insights.
- Experience in managing large-scale projects with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python) and data visualization tools.
- Professional certifications such as CBAP, PMP, or Agile BA are advantageous.
- Ability to work independently and provide strategic insights to management.
Admin and Finance Intern
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Summary
The Admin and Finance Intern will provide support in day-to-day administrative and financial tasks to ensure efficient and effective operations of the Skills Development Fund (SDF). This role offers practical work experience in a professional environment and is suitable for students or recent graduates looking to develop skills in administration and finance.
- Support daily administrative operations including file management, data entry, and office logistics.
- Assist in processing and organizing financial documentation such as payment vouchers, receipts, and invoices.
- Help maintain records for petty cash and expense reconciliation.
- Assist in procurement procedures by preparing request forms, collecting quotations, and maintaining vendor lists.
- Provide logistics support during training sessions, meetings, or official events.
- Support asset inventory and stock control procedures.
- Maintain proper filing systems for both digital and hard-copy documents.
- Assist in compiling supporting documents for finance and audit purposes.
- Facilitate administrative work.
- Send and receive documents.
- Compose letters, brochures, or invitations in both Khmer and English.
- Arrange and coordinate meetings.
- Facilitate managing and provide logistic support.
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisors.
- 3rd year student or fresh graduate in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Admin or a related field.
- Basic understanding of administrative and financial principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Good organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and take initiative.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Khmer and fair communication skills in English.
