Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (12-Month Contract)

Oliver James Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Oliver James Group is seeking an FP&A Analyst in Singapore for a 12-month contract, with potential for permanent conversion. The role blends financial analysis with commercial decision support, collaborating with business and finance stakeholders to drive performance and cost efficiency.

You will develop dashboards and perform forecasting, supporting strategic investments and monitoring distribution costs. Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and a proactive process-improvement

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, Strategy or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in finance, business strategy or commercial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to explain financial results implications.
• Confident communication and presentation skills across functions and seniority.
• Strong organisational skills; able to manage competing priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions, planning and forecasting.
• Analyse drivers, performance and competitor information against targets and forecasts.
• Support financial evaluation of strategic distribution initiatives and track benefits.
• Monitor distribution costs and identify efficiency improvements.
• Develop dashboards and visualisations turning large datasets into business insights.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to deliver timely analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Support finance transformation, reporting simplification and digital improvement projects.
• Handle ad hoc analysis and business requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent working

Excel & PowerPoint

Data visualization

Education

Business/Finance degree

Job description

# Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (12-Month Contract)Job Search Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (12-Month Contract)SalaryS$Up to S$10000 per monthLocationSingaporeContractTemporaryTypeHybridIndustryLife Insurance---ContactCandy [e-mail] NowOliver James is partnering with an established insurer to recruit an FP&A professional. This opportunity combines financial analysis with commercial decision support, working closely with business and finance stakeholders to understand performance, evaluate investment decisions and improve cost efficiency.The position is offered on an initial 12-month contract, with likelihood of permanent conversion, subject to performance and business requirements.Key Responsibilities\\* Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions, planning and forecasting. \\* Analyse business drivers, operational performance and competitor information against targets, forecasts and key performance indicators. \\* Support the financial evaluation of strategic distribution initiatives and track whether expected benefits are delivered. \\* Monitor distribution costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. \\* Develop dashboards and visualisations that turn large datasets into clear, useful business insights. \\* Work with onshore and offshore teams to deliver accurate and timely analysis for senior stakeholders. \\* Collaborate with business teams and support functions on financial priorities and initiatives. \\* Contribute to finance transformation, reporting simplification and digital improvement projects. \\* Support ad hoc analysis and business requests.Skills and Experience\\* Degree in Business, Finance, Strategy or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. \\* Relevant experience in finance, business strategy or commercial analysis. \\* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain the business implications of financial results. \\* Confident communication and presentation skills, including engaging stakeholders across different functions and seniority levels. \\* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. \\* Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams across multiple locations. \\* Good command of Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualisation tools would be advantageous. \\* A proactive approach to improving processes and supporting change.To apply or discuss the opportunity confidentially, please send your CV to [e-mail], including your notice period and salary expectations.