Finance Business Partner

Lazada; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lazada in Singapore seeks a seasoned Finance Business Partner to collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving cost transparency and strategic financial planning. You will lead budgeting and forecasting, monitor P&L and KPIs, and build models for new initiatives to support executive decision-making.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ERP/BI experience, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrix environment while ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS and delivering actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field; CPA/ACCA/CFA a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant finance experience, preferably in fast-paced, dynamic industries.
• Proven track record in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, or FP&A.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial audiences.
• Advanced Excel; experience with ERP (SAP/Oracle) and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI/SQL) preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP/IFRS, financial statement analysis, and cost management.
• Proactive, able to work independently in a matrix organization and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive cost transparency and provide financial perspective on business decisions.
• Lead end-to-end budgeting and rolling forecast processes, ensuring accurate financial submissions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Monitor monthly P&L and KPIs, conduct variance analysis, identify risks and opportunities, and prepare management reports and dashboards.
• Build financial models for initiatives and expansion projects; support ad-hoc analysis requests from senior leadership.
• Support month-end closing, ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards, and facilitate audit processes.

Skills

Finance partnering

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA/ACCA/CFA a plus

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Tableau/Power BI

SQL

Job description

• Business Partnering & Cost Management — Partner with cross-functional teams (Logistics, Operations, Commercial, Controllership) to drive cost transparency, manage operational costs against budget, and provide financial perspective on business decisions.
• Budgeting & Forecasting — Lead end-to-end budgeting and rolling forecast processes, ensuring accurate financial submissions aligned with strategic objectives and continuously refining forecasting models.
• Performance Monitoring & Risk — Monitor monthly P&L and KPIs against targets, conduct variance analysis, identify risks and opportunities, and prepare management reports and dashboards.
• Financial Modeling & Decision Support — Build financial models for new initiatives and expansion projects (ROI, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis); support ad-hoc analysis requests from senior leadership.
• Financial Control & Compliance — Support month-end closing (accruals, reconciliations), ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards, and facilitate audit processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field; CPA/ACCA/CFA a plus
• 5+ years of relevant finance experience, preferably in fast-paced, dynamic industries
• Proven track record in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, or FP&A
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial audiences
• Advanced Excel; experience with ERP (SAP/Oracle) and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI/SQL) preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP/IFRS, financial statement analysis, and cost management
• Proactive, able to work independently in a matrix organization and manage multiple priorities