Finance Business Analyst

BBGC; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to enhance financial reporting and performance analysis. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. With a focus on commodity trading and financial metrics, you will leverage your analytical skills to interpret data and support business decisions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, driving continuous improvement and fostering collaboration across diverse teams. If you are passionate about finance and technology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial and performance reporting, including IFRS 15.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a finance BA role.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements for financial reporting and risk management.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure data models support reporting needs.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Collaboration

Financial Data Interpretation

Project Management

Change Management

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Databricks

DataSphere

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Analyst

Job Description:

As a Business Analyst specializing in Finance, you will have experience in financial and performance reporting (statutory vs internal reporting) as well as IFRS 15 and similar.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements related to commodity trading activities, risk management, and financial reporting.
• A solid understanding of financial principles, including key financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) and metrics used in financial and performance reporting.
• Familiarity with financial analysis techniques and the ability to interpret financial data to support business decisions.
• Expertise in eliciting and documenting business requirements, including understanding the specific data and metrics that financial stakeholders need.
• Ability to translate reporting requirements into technical specifications for developers, creating clear documentation that aligns with financial terminology and reporting standards.
• Experience working closely with developers to ensure that data models and integration solutions support reporting needs, ensuring data accuracy and consistency for financial analysis.
• Skills in data mapping to ensure that financial data from Databricks is correctly integrated into DataSphere, involving understanding financial data structures and relationships.
• Involvement in the testing process to validate that the developed solutions meet reporting requirements, including creating test cases that reflect financial scenarios and conducting user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Strong analytical skills to identify potential issues in financial data integration and work with developers to find effective solutions, understanding both financial and technical perspectives.
• Basic project management skills to help coordinate tasks related to financial reporting projects, manage timelines, and ensure that integration projects stay on track.
• Understanding of the specific financial domain, including commodity trading and special metal physical trading, to provide context and ensure that technical solutions meet industry-specific financial needs.
• Skills in managing change, including preparing financial stakeholders for new systems and processes, ensuring smooth transitions during integration projects.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, seeking feedback from financial stakeholders and developers to refine processes and enhance collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively with other business analysts to share insights, align on project goals, and ensure consistency in requirements gathering and documentation.
• Willingness to support and learn from peers, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge and best practices are shared.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with team members across different functions, being open to feedback, actively listening, and contributing to team discussions.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic team environment, supporting team goals and helping to resolve conflicts constructively.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., finance certification) is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a finance BA role.
• System Knowledge: Databricks and Datasphere (SAP BW) are both desirable.
• Knowledge of the commodity trading industry is desirable, including commodity markets, trading strategies, and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results within specified timelines.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.