Finance Specialist

About the role

You will cover the full spectrum of business financial analysis, cost control and decision support, month-end closing, rolling forecast and annual budgeting.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly financial reporting, including production variance analysis, cost absorption analysis, budgeting, forecasting and investment activities
• Responsible for full site controlling activities and financial performance monitoring
• Responsible for overall product standard costing accuracy and cost analysis
• Coordinate with internal & external auditors and tax advisors on annual audit, tax matters and other statutory requirements
• Ensure compliance with Singapore accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements, including coordination with external tax advisors where required
• Liaise with Singapore government authorities, banks and other external parties on finance-related matters and provide the required financial information and supporting documents
• Support local statutory and compliance requirements to ensure timely submission and proper documentation
• Identify measurable KPIs linking to the performance management system and participate in cost-saving and process efficiency activities / initiatives
• Identify data anomalies, trends and deviations, and introduce strategies for improvement
• Support management with financial analysis, business insights and other ad-hoc analyses as required

About you

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance
• At least 5 years costing & analysis experience in manufacturing industry
• MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Familiar with SAP
• Thorough knowledge in product costing, variance analysis and budgeting/forecasting
• Good understanding of a production driven environment
• In-depth understanding of relationship between different Financial KPIs
• Good communication skills spoken and written English; ability to present essentials concisely
• Detailed and meticulous
• Ability to manage tasks and projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines