Analyst

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime industry firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to support management reports, budget preparations, and KPI tracking. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in the shipping sector, strong analytical and data visualization skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. If you're detail-oriented and capable of thriving in a dynamic environment, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a business analyst in the shipping or maritime sector.
• Proficient in data analysis methods and tools.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Conduct evaluations of data quality.
• Track Key Performance Indicators for pertinent departments.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration or similar

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Help the controller prepare periodic management reports, forecasts, and budgets while independently completing the activities listed below.
• To guarantee the precision, comprehensiveness, and dependability of the reported Operational Cost and Revenue, conduct regular evaluations of data quality.
• Work together with the stakeholders to address the deviations found and start the corrective action process.
• Regularly review and adjust Standard Costs to minimise discrepancies from Actuals.
• Analyse systems, data, and business processes thoroughly to find areas that can be optimised and improved.
• Determine and track the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the pertinent departments, then submit a report to management.
• Requirements for analysis and ad hoc reporting from management.
• Utilise data extraction and transformation tools and processes for business needs and development.
• Help with the Management Reports and Financials Reconciliation.

Requirements

• Abachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, or a similar subject.
• A minimum of three years of solid experience as a business analyst in the shipping or maritime sector, together with a thorough comprehension of the language used in the trade, operations, and logistics of the sector.
• Strong aptitude for analysis.
• Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools: familiarity with data visualisation programmes like Tableau, Power BI, and others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to work productively with stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Dedicated to the details, possessing excellent organisational and time management abilities to manage several tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving that involves recognising problems and coming up with creative solutions.
• Capacity to function both individually and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced marine setting.
• Proficient in spoken and written English. More language proficiency is advantageous.