The Company
Our client is an European-based manufacturer with more than 100 years of successful company history. Its technical solutions and applications serve across various industries such as automotive, electronics sector (e.g. smartphones, tablets), building supply and pharmaceuticals. They are looking for a dynamic and driven Financial Analyst to join their regional APAC office in Singapore.
The Role
Reporting to Associate Manager (Regional Controlling), you shall provide and assist in both Corporate and Business Controlling functions in Asia Pacific region; ensure reporting and analysis requirements in terms of accuracy, quality and consistency is met in the most efficient manner.
- To assist in preparation and handle the reporting requirements at regional level for Corporate Controlling.
- Work with Region, BU Controllers and in-country's finance team as well as respective functional/business teams to meet reporting requirements.
- To assist and handle relevant Business Controlling reporting for the region, including but not limited to profitability by markets, sales reporting, margin variance analysis and sales pipeline assessments etc.
- Perform ad-hoc business and/or sensitivity analysis as and when required.
- Work with Region, BU Controllers and in-country's finance team as well as respective functional/business teams to meet the deliverables.
- To assist and support financial mid-term planning, annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes, consolidation, and reporting requirements.
- Perform consolidation, analysis, review and understand the variances as required, and highlight anomalies timely for rectification actions.
- Provide financial analysis and controlling support for Projects / initiatives as a supporting member as and when required.
Your Profile
- A well-recognized degree in accountancy/finance/buinsess with professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant / Chartered Accountant, or equivalent.
- At least 3 to 5 years relevant experience and proven track record in a progressive MNC. Asia Pacific and regional HQ experience may be advantageous.
- SAP knowledge (preferably with CO module exposure).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Application, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical ability.
- Possess problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to exercise commercial and business acumen.
- Hands on, willing to deal with details and is meticulous.
- Resourceful and work independently; ability to work in matrix structure.
- Ability to work with tight timelines and challenges.
- Communication, interpersonal skills and be a strong business partner for internal stakeholders.
- Team player.
- Positive attitude with drive.
