Senior Analyst, Finance I+E (PHL)

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,847,290 - 2,770,935; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – KSA branch is seeking a Senior Analyst in Finance to deliver expert financial support to project teams. This role involves budgeting, analysis, and reporting to ensure project governance and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance with tertiary qualifications, capable of working effectively within a diverse team to provide quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Ability to succeed in a similar role within a corporate environment.
• Understand business and management principles involved in cost control.
• Skilled use of spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with financial budgeting and planning.
• Review and report on project performance data.
• Assist in creating new projects and compliance checks.
• Provide project financial analysis and performance insights.
• Deliver financial guidance to stakeholders to minimize risks.

Skills

Cost control

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Spreadsheet proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance

Tools

Microsoft applications

Financial applications

Job description

Senior Analyst, Finance (I+E)

The Senior Analyst, Finance, I+E provides high quality advice and support to key business stakeholders in relation to Finance. This position supports the business in relation to project governance, joint ventures, alliances, financial auditing and performance reporting. The incumbent will role model the SJ Group values, ethics and code of conduct and ensure all business activities are carried out in accordance with these guiding principles.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with project financial budgeting and project planning activities.
• Review, analyse and report on month‑end project performance data and support completion of monthly reviews.
• Assist with the creation of new projects including policy compliance and the recognition and escalation of commercial risks as required.
• Provide analysis of projects including financial performance, cost allocation, earned value and scenario analysis.
• Deliver lock‑up management including the oversight of preparation of invoices and supporting information within the time frame required by the contract or client as directed.
• Ensure commercial guidance provided to stakeholders in relation to reducing SMEC’s exposure to risk throughout the project’s lifecycle.
• Assist project employees with the provision of financial information to meet project requirements including charge rules, calculations and cost data.
• Support Major Projects, Joint Ventures and Alliances including cost monitoring and consolidation, invoicing and cash flow management, and general financial support and audits.
• Facilitate the training for team members in the use of the financial system and tools related to project finance management.
• Contribute to finance training to all new starters and those who request training.
• Assist with any financial system and tools initiatives and rollouts.
• Assist with queries referred to the Finance team including project planning, monthly reviews, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance duties.
• Provide necessary support to enable achievement of financial targets through sound financial governance.
• Provide commercial advice and initiate commercial reviews aimed at improving the commercial performance of the business.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure financial reporting aligns with contractual obligations.
• Work with functional managers to develop financial plans and business tools.
• Assist with new business integration management through due diligence and operational enhancement of subsidiary businesses.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Has the demonstrated ability to consistently succeed in a similar role within a corporate environment.
• Understand business and management principles involved in cost control.
• Deal appropriately with confidential/sensitive information.
• Establish strong business relationships within a group environment and beyond to ensure efficient delivery of outputs.
• Produce quality outcomes within an environment with competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Growing knowledge of organisation’s accounting procedures related to work performed.
• Skilled use of spreadsheets, data analysis and reconciliation procedures.
• Strong administration and procedural skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision when required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Intermediate level in Microsoft applications.
• Intermediate skills in financial applications.