Commercial Finance Analyst - Singapore

Blackmores; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the vitamin and dietary supplements sector is seeking a finance business partner to support operations, marketing, and sales. This role involves strategic analysis, financial modeling, and collaboration with various teams to enhance profitability. Ideal candidates will have a strong finance background and experience in the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a commercially focused finance role.
• Prior experience in the FMCG sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for improving revenue.
• Collaborate with teams to provide financial insights that drive success.
• Coordinate the annual commercial planning and budgeting process.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in economics

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Job Description

Blackmores (www.blackmores.com.au) is Australia's No.1 vitamin and dietary supplements brand with a legacy of over 90 years. It is a publicly listed company employing 1250 people across 11 markets in Asia-Pacific. Headquartered in Australia, Blackmores has its international headquarters in Singapore, a health Innovation Centre in Shanghai, and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Australia.

As a purpose-led, performance-driven organisation, Blackmores Group strives to create remarkable employee experiences by supporting a diverse and inclusive culture, fostering leadership that inspires high performance, and providing opportunities for professional, personal, and wellbeing growth through flexible work practices and family-friendly policies.

Purpose of the role:

A finance business partner supporting non-finance functions such as operations, marketing, and sales to enhance profitability and financial performance through strategic analysis, reporting, and operational improvements.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for improving revenue and margins.
• Propose initiatives like product mix optimization and reducing trade spend to improve profitability.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to provide financial insights that drive commercial success.
• Support negotiations by analyzing the financial implications of contracts, partnerships, and business deals.
• Develop financial models to assess business scenarios, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate pricing strategies and assess profit impact during price revision cycles.
• Assess the effect of cost increases on margins through elasticity calculations.
• Coordinate the annual commercial planning and budgeting process, ensuring alignment with business goals, and update forecasts as market conditions change.
• Oversee forecast and financial reviews to identify commercial risks and opportunities during the monthly IBP cycle.
• Evaluate ROI for spends, ensuring clear objectives and measurable uplift before approval.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing and sales campaigns.
• Monitor key metrics and report monthly to management for decision-making.
• Provide ad hoc project support as needed by leadership or cross-functional teams.

Who are you?

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in a commercially focused or business-partnering finance role.
• Prior experience in the FMCG sector is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and commercial analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial contracts, trade terms, and their financial implications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, with working knowledge of Power BI, Planning Analytics, Oracle Fusion, or other ERP systems.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build working relationships across multiple cultures.

Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is managed directly by Blackmores Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if required. Your respect for this process is appreciated.