Finance Analyst (FP&A) | Up $5.5k basic | 6 Months Contract | 1 day WFH

RecruitFirst; Singapore; Remote; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitFirst is seeking a Finance Analyst to partner with business units in Singapore. You will perform budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, providing financial insights to guide commercial decisions.

You’ll manage month-end closings and cost recognition, monitor profitability, and support ERP-enabled reporting and planning initiatives. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in FP&A, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of FP&A experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Proactive, resilient and demonstrates ownership.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Power BI.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Workday will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly/quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting and variance analysis, highlighting risks, opportunities and insights.
• Manage month-end closing activities, ensuring accurate revenue and cost recognition.
• Monitor unit costs against budgets and perform product/brand profitability analysis.
• Review business cases, financial models and scenario analyses for new initiatives and investments.
• Provide financial and accounting advice to business units on products and commercial decisions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and work with stakeholders to develop improvement plans.
• Support commercial initiatives, investments and other ad hoc finance projects as required.

Skills

Analytical

Numerical

Communication

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent

Proactive

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

SAP

Workday

Job description

About the role

Provide financial planning, analysis and business support to business units, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Act as a finance business partner and trusted advisor to key stakeholders, providing financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct monthly/quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting and variance analysis, highlighting key risks, opportunities and business insights

• Manage month-end closing activities, ensuring accurate revenue and cost recognition in accordance with accounting standards

• Monitor business unit costs against approved budgets and perform product/brand profitability analysis

• Review business cases, financial models and scenario analysis to assess the financial feasibility of new initiatives and investments

• Provide financial and accounting advice to business units on products, initiatives and commercial decisions

• Identify financial risks and opportunities and work with stakeholders to develop improvement plans

• Support commercial initiatives, investments and other ad hoc finance projects as required

About you

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent

• At least 2 years of FP&A experience preferred

• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail

• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines

• Proactive, resilient and demonstrates strong tenacity and ownership

• Proficient in MS Excel and Power BI

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Workday will be an advantage