Finance Specialist

HAITIAN NEW MATERIALS SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HAITIAN NEW MATERIALS SINGAPORE PTE LTD is seeking a Finance Analyst to manage costing, analysis, budgeting and rolling forecasts for the site in Singapore. You will integrate cost data, perform variance analysis and coordinate with auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance with Singapore standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in manufacturing costing, strong Excel/SAP skills, and the ability to present insights to management with clarity and precision.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years costing & analysis experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Excel.
• Thorough knowledge of product costing, variance analysis and budgeting/forecasting.
• Good communication in English, both spoken and written.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting including variance analysis and budgeting.
• Conduct cost absorption, production variance analysis and investment activities.
• Manage full site controlling and monitor financial performance.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors for audits and tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with authorities, banks and external parties on finance matters.
• Support statutory compliance and timely documentation.
• Identify KPIs and drive cost-saving and process efficiency.
• Analyze data anomalies and trends, propose improvements.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and business insights.

Skills

Costing & analysis

Budgeting/Forecasting

Production environment understanding

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the role

You will cover the full spectrum of business financial analysis, cost control and decision support, month-end closing, rolling forecast and annual budgeting.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly financial reporting, including production variance analysis, cost absorption analysis, budgeting, forecasting and investment activities

• Responsible for full site controlling activities and financial performance monitoring

• Responsible for overall product standard costing accuracy and cost analysis

• Coordinate with internal & external auditors and tax advisors on annual audit, tax matters and other statutory requirements

• Ensure compliance with Singapore accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements, including coordination with external tax advisors where required

• Liaise with Singapore government authorities, banks and other external parties on finance-related matters and provide the required financial information and supporting documents

• Support local statutory and compliance requirements to ensure timely submission and proper documentation

• Identify measurable KPIs linking to the performance management system and participate in cost-saving and process efficiency activities / initiatives

• Identify data anomalies, trends and deviations, and introduce strategies for improvement

• Support management with financial analysis, business insights and other ad-hoc analyses as required

About you

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance

• At least 5 years costing & analysis experience in manufacturing industry

• MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

• Familiar with SAP

• Thorough knowledge in product costing, variance analysis and budgeting/forecasting

• Good understanding of a production driven environment

• In-depth understanding of relationship between different Financial KPIs

• Good communication skills spoken and written English; ability to present essentials concisely

• Detailed and meticulous

• Ability to manage tasks and projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines