Financial Analyst - Tampines

Position Overview:

You will play a crucial role in assessing financial performance, identifying trends, and recommending actions to optimize business operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong quantitative skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

1. Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the preparation of budget guidelines, assumptions, and templates.
• Review and analyse budget proposals, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Monitor budget performance, prepare variance reports, and provide explanations for budget deviations.

1. Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Gather and analyse financial data to assess the company's financial performance and identify areas of improvement.
• Prepare financial reports, including budget vs. actuals analysis, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor and track financial metrics, such as profitability, liquidity, and other ratios, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Manage Capex process including budget, commitment and actual tracking with variance analysis.
• Support cashflow management.

1. Financial Modelling and Decision Support:

• Build financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and scenario analysis.
• Evaluate the financial feasibility and potential return on investment (ROI) of new projects or business ventures.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders based on financial modelling and analysis.

1. Financial Systems and Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve financial systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency enhancements.
• Participate in the implementation and testing of financial systems and tools.

1. Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar financial role.
• Solid understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial statement analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis using spreadsheets and financial software (e.g., Excel, financial databases).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically.
• Team player with positive attitude.