Financial Business Analyst

TALENT-MERGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT-MERGE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Finance Analyst to drive FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting. You will prepare financial reports and analyses to support business decisions, develop models and dashboards in Excel and Power BI, and monitor performance against plans.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams to improve processes, ensure accuracy, and provide actionable insights for strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A or management reporting.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insights.
• Proficient in Excel and financial modelling; ERP, Power BI or data analytics tools are a plus.
• Good communication and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, management accounts, budgets, forecasts and analyses.
• Analyse monthly financial performance including revenue, costs and variances.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasts with cross-functional input.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards and reports for management.
• Monitor performance against budgets and explain significant variances.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities and reconciliations.
• Conduct financial and commercial analysis for new projects and strategic opportunities.
• Track KPIs and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with policies and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Commercial and other departments to improve processes and controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Analyse monthly financial performance, including revenue, costs, profitability, cash flow, and key financial variances.
• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, working closely with various business functions.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reports to provide meaningful insights to management.
• Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts and provide explanations and recommendations for significant variances.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Conduct financial and commercial analysis for new projects, investments, business initiatives, and strategic opportunities.
• Track key financial and operational KPIs and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for business improvement.
• Ensure financial information and reporting are accurate, timely, and compliant with the Company's policies and relevant accounting standards.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Commercial, and other departments to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 2-4 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, management reporting, accounting, or a related finance role.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide practical business insights.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling; experience with ERP systems, Power BI, or other data analytics tools will be an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.