Finance Analyst (FP&A)

SLNG - Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, and analysis. The role involves analyzing financial results, preparing management reports, and engaging with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accountancy and 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience as a financial analyst or in management reporting.
• Hands-on experience with high-end ERP systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly financial results against budget/forecast.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Review and streamline existing reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy / ACCA / CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

SAP Analytics Cloud

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Analyze monthly financial results against budget/forecast, establish trends, identify and analyze key variance drivers, work with the business groups to understand and provide variance commentary.
• Prepare management reports (variance analysis and underlying drivers) for Management, Board, Shareholders, and other internal stakeholders.
• Act as a business partner for cost management and other finance-related matters.
• Engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation and continuous improvement of budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Interface directly with Business Groups to establish assumptions and justifications.
• Review the reasonableness of budget and forecast submissions, consolidate data, and prepare reports and presentations for review and approval.

Maintain and Enhance Forecasting & Budgeting Processes

• Review and streamline existing reporting and tracking processes.
• Assess and recommend solutions to automate financial processes, including supporting the implementation of dashboard reports for insightful business performance analysis.

Others

• Participate in ad-hoc project meetings and provide business partnering support as required.
• Participate in special projects and oversee other responsibilities as directed by the reporting manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accountancy / ACCA / CPA or equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years of experience as a financial analyst or in management reporting within a large organization.
• Hands-on experience with high-end ERP systems, preferably SAP S4 Hana and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Experience with data visualization software, such as Power BI, is preferred.
• Candidates from the oil and gas industry or other complex utility sectors will be considered favorably.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Analytical, quick-thinking, resourceful, and independent.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, capable of deep data analysis and inquisitiveness.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong relationship management skills with Business Owners, complemented by excellent communication and interpersonal skills.