Strategic Finance Analyst: Forecasting & Insights

San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation in Manila region is seeking a Finance Analyst to analyse financial data and transform it into insights that support budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify trends and provide data-driven recommendations.

The role focuses on dashboards, variance analysis, and improving operational efficiency, with responsibilities to monitor performance against budgets and support strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and accounts management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and trends to support business decisions.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and identify risks/opportunities.
• Conduct profitability, cost, and expense analyses to improve efficiency.
• Support budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting activities.
• Analyze production costs, pricing, and margins to support strategic initiatives.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Analyst who will analyze financial data and transform it into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify financial trends, and provide data-driven recommendations that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial data, and trends to support business decisions.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and identify risks and opportunities.
• Conduct profitability, cost, and expense analyses to improve operational efficiency.
• Support budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting activities.
• Analyze production costs, pricing, and margins to support strategic initiatives.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and accounts management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills