Cost Analyst jobs in Singapore

Job Family: Support Function – Finance

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Reports to: Finance Manager

Job Summary:

As a Financial Analyst at GBM, you will support the finance team by providing detailed analysis across costing, pricing, and financial planning activities. You will assist in cost tracking, margin analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting to help guide business decisions. Through accurate financial insights and close collaboration with different teams, you will contribute to improving profitability, controlling costs, and ensuring effective financial management in line with company objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements. Monitor and analyze cost trends to support informed decision-making.
• Analyze and reconcile cost accruals and work-in-progress deferrals with project plans monthly.
• Manage ledger accounts associated with the project cost.
• Work closely with other teams to track movements in costs, including Sales, Marketing, HR, and Operations.
• Conduct gross margin analysis to support optimal pricing decisions and ensure profitability targets are met
• Analyze financial data, trends, and performance metrics to provide actionable insights.
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Support monthly P&L preparation and deliver robust P&L and Balance Sheet reporting, timely insight into operational performance, and timely advice on variances, trends, and corrective actions to be taken.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Qualifications & Education Requirements:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or post graduate certification
• Chartered Account and/or Big4 experience is a plus.
• Core Competencies
• Excellent analytical thinking.
• Self-motivated and high drive to achieve common goals.
• High standards for accuracy and precision.
• Able to work independently and as a part of the diverse but cohesive Finance team.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well versed in Accounting & Financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Balanced Risk Taking.

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of proven experience in a corporate FP&A or similar role.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Expert knowledge of large-scale ERP systems (e.g. SAP)