Job Summary
This is a business partnering role, with main responsibilities in the areas of financial planning and
analysis, business performance reporting, budgeting, forecasting and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Provide analysis and deliver insights that link financial reports to business strategies. Challenge status quo of the business with an emphasis on shaping the future strategic direction and decision making;
- Initiative and perform value-add analysis to drive efficiency in business;
- Perform financial budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking;
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting;
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts;
- Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization or cost- savings initiatives;
- Recommend actions by analysing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials;
- Provide detailed analysis and commentary on project results;
- Communicate to management team the reason behind the project performance and results;
- Carry out benchmarking of operational and financial performance parameters, and highlight business issues that impact overall revenue and cost;
- Partner with business teams to set clear performance targets, undertake analytics-based decision making and enhance overall market competitiveness;
- Communicating results and recommendations to management for improvements that will lead to cost reduction, revenue generations and streamlining operations;
- Provide insights to management around financial modelling, forecasting and profitability;
- Lead and deliver on Digital Finance transformation by identifying areas for technology adoption and streamlining;
- Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent is required.
- 10 - 12 years of relevant experience gained in a corporate or MNC environment.
- Data Analytics and Big 4 audit background is preferred. Working experience in high-growth technology or manufacturing companies is preferred;
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills;
- Working experience with SAP (ECC6 or S4 Hana) and proficiency in using MS office (Excel, Words & PowerPoint);
- Proficient in analytical tools (i.e.: Tableau, Corporate Performance Management software) will be an advantage;
- Experience in system migration and improving FP&A processes;
- Independent, resourceful and possess ability to partner cross functionally, through strong relationship building and communication skills, with all levels of management;
- Analytical, strong commercial sense, with keen eye for details and hands-on;
- High energy with a can-do and positive attitude, thrive in a dynamic environment and deliver within time constraints;
- Highly motivated, committed, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Communicates in a clear, succinct, organized and convincing manner verbally and in writing. Written and verbal fluency in English is a must.
