Financial Analyst (Commodities)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PVH is seeking a Financial Analyst to build and maintain models for shipping and trading activities. The role involves long-term vessel forecasts, scenario analyses, and performance tracking to inform strategic decisions.

You will prepare management reports and contribute to business planning, with opportunities to automate models and improve processes through coding. A strong Excel foundation and exposure to finance in shipping or commodities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Engineering.
• 1–2 years of experience in financial analysis or related field.
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Programming knowledge in Python, SQL, VBA, or R is a plus.
• Exposure to shipping, commodity trading or project finance is preferred.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex data into commercial recommendations.
• Proactive, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for the company's shipping and trading activities.
• Prepare long-term vessel economic forecasts, including projected revenue, operating costs, cash flows, and profitability over periods such as five years.
• Conduct scenario, sensitivity, and break-even analyses based on freight rates, bunker prices, operating expenses, interest rates, and market conditions.
• Analyse vessel and fleet performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Support investment assessments, business planning, and commercial evaluation of new projects.
• Prepare management reports, financial presentations, and actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Consolidate and analyse financial, operational, and market data from multiple sources.
• Improve financial models and analytical processes through automation and programming where applicable.
• Monitor industry and market developments affecting vessel values, freight markets, and overall ship economics.

Skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Quantitative analysis

Excel

Python/SQL

Shipping industry knowledge

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Engineering

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

R

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for the company's shipping and trading activities.


• Prepare long-term vessel economic forecasts, including projected revenue, operating costs, cash flows, and profitability over periods such as five years.


• Conduct scenario, sensitivity, and break-even analyses based on freight rates, bunker prices, operating expenses, interest rates, and market conditions.


• Analyse vessel and fleet performance against budgets and forecasts.


• Support investment assessments, business planning, and commercial evaluation of new projects.


• Prepare management reports, financial presentations, and actionable insights for senior stakeholders.


• Consolidate and analyse financial, operational, and market data from multiple sources.


• Improve financial models and analytical processes through automation and programming where applicable.


• Monitor industry and market developments affecting vessel values, freight markets, and overall ship economics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related discipline.


• 1-2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, banking, shipping, commodities, or a related sector.


• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis skills.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.


• Programming knowledge in Python, SQL, VBA, R, or similar tools would be advantageous.


• Exposure to shipping, commodity trading, investment banking, corporate banking, or project finance is preferred.


• Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.


• Able to interpret complex information and translate it into clear commercial recommendations.


• Proactive, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.