Financial Analyst

Ranpak; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sustainable packaging industry is seeking a Financial Analyst to enhance their financial framework at the APAC level. The role involves analyzing financial data, developing forecasts, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. Candidates should possess a strong analytical mindset, relevant financial qualifications, and a commitment to sustainability practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• CFA qualification is a plus.
• Experience with multi-dimensional databases required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current and past financial data to make recommendations on profit enhancement.
• Develop and maintain forecast templates for Country Sales Leads.
• Generate timely and comprehensive financial reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial insight

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Financial Analyst will be pivotal in enhancing the financial framework at Ranpak APAC by integrating key metrics into all financial analyses. This role will focus on forecasting financial performance, analyzing monthly variances, and providing actionable financial insights to support data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for using their analytical mindset to analyze and interpret financial data, then relating it to potential business trends and issues. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable using insights they have discovered to communicate important themes and discoveries to company leadership. Additionally, the analyst will support the team with expense reviews and key business initiatives, driving Ranpak’s commitment to sustainable business practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current and past financial data and performance to make recommendations on profit enhancement
• Consistently analyze financial information based on both routine and ad-hoc reports
• Interpret financial data to recognize changing trends, patterns, and their meaning related to key performance indicators
• Develop and maintenance of forecast templates for Country Sales Leads' update and measuring forecast accuracy
• Communicate financial insights suggesting business issues to management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver a robust annual budget
• Preparation of Net Sales report for each region and APAC consolidated results versus budget for performance measurement.
• Margin analysis by products, by regions, and by salespersons.
• Conduct budget and forecast activities, including paper and machines forecasts, with a focus on sustainability impacts.
• Perform financial and variance analyses of actuals versus budget, forecast accuracy, sales per salesperson, etc .
• Maintain SAP in specific modules and ensure accurate month-end activities.
• Continuously enhance financial processes, including accrual processes for rebates.
• Engage in projects related to sustainability and support the annual budget and forecast preparation.
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
• Provide financial analysis for capital investments, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Generate timely and comprehensive financial reports.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Financial Accounting or related qualification
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role and exposure to manufacturing costing will be an added advantage
• CFA qualification will be a plus
• Proven ability to interact effectively with management across diverse organizational levels and cultures
• Demonstrated analytical skills and commercial insight
• Strong independent problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities
• Experience with multi-dimensional databases required; familiarity with Hyperion is a plus
• Detail-oriented, with a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of SAP, Excel, PowerPoint
• Self-starter with strong communication skills