Our client is a renowned and global MNC which is a market leader in its field. It is based right next to the Jurong East MRT station. Singapore is also its regional HQ.
In this role, you are reporting to a regional FC covering the following functions:
For this Regional Finance Analyst role, you will drive value conservation and creation for the co through strong business partnering with our operating companies and joint ventures (JVs). The key focus areas will include ensuring that necessary financial rigour and analytics are effectively in place, identifying areas of improvement in FP&A processes and collaborating with key stakeholders to establish clear and new key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive business performance. The strong ability to analyse and communicate key information, and influence and challenge the status quo is critical.
Responsibilities:
• Co-lead with the Regional Finance Controller to manage the:
o reporting and monitoring rigour for Asia and Middle East region in particular in developing a set of robust processes including the creation of management pack and review cycle for Division; and
o the required reporting rigour from Corporate including quarterly estimates and annual budgeting exercise.
• Monitor OpCos’ performance including variance analysis against estimates and budget. Understand key commercial and operational drivers of results and related sensitivities. Ensure OpCos’ teams understand and resolve the gaps in meeting expected targets.
• Close partnering with OpCos to develop analyses that lead to actionable insights that will improve business decision making, performance and growth.
• Challenge the business with a critical view and propose opportunities to improve, identify and drive competitive opportunities.
• Improve performance metrics / KPIs (e.g. cost efficiency, throughput and productivity) and understand how the business performs against critical KPIs.
• Division Tagetik SME in issue resolution, coordination efforts with Corporate and driving system improvements.
• Actively support and provide financial leadership to OpCos and JVs in FP&A processes.
• Lead or coordinate Corporate efforts to improve FP&A processes where necessary.
• Involve in CAPEX and Sustainability reviews.
• Active participation in related projects and initiatives.
Requirements:
• Around 5 to 7 years of related working experience preferably in FP&A.
• At least Bachelor degree in Accountancy and CPA qualified.
• Proven experience in identifying key metrics, building reports and analytical views in business intelligence tools. Attentive to details and develop meaning interpretation of complex data.
•Strong excel/VBA skills is essential. Added financial modelling exp is a plus ( but not a must)
• Understanding of how to drive value in business and across diverse functions.
• Demonstrate high degree of curiosity, strong commercial acumen and value creation perspective. Willingness to challenge status quo.
•Strong prioritisation skills
• Builds trust across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Excellent written & communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledgeable on ERP and reporting systems/tools.
• Able to deal with ambiguity and tenacious.
• Some ad hoc travel up to 30%. |
