Financial Specialist

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Persol Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Project Financial Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, and profitability assessment for complex projects in Singapore. You will work with sales, delivery, operations, and regional teams to deliver accurate financial insights and risk evaluation.

The role requires Mandarin proficiency for coordination with China HQ and stakeholders, with strong Excel and data-visualization skills to drive informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in financial/project analysis.
• Strong Excel skills with data visualization experience.
• Experience with Tableau, Oracle, or ERP systems.
• Mandarin proficiency essential for mainland China stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project financial analysis including budgeting, profitability analysis, and performance tracking.
• Provide financial insights to support project planning and decision making.
• Assess financial risks and monitor data accuracy and compliance.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve financial visibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including China HQ stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Profitability analysis

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics

Tools

Tableau

Oracle

ERP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

1. Project Financial Analysis & Management

• Conduct financial and business analysis for projects, including project estimation, budgeting, profitability analysis, and financial performance tracking.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support project planning, contract evaluation, and business decision-making.
• Support project financial risk assessment and identify potential financial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and validate project financial and operational data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal requirements.
• Develop and maintain financial models, analysis templates, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve financial visibility and decision-making.

2. Stakeholder &Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with sales, legal, delivery, operations, and other business teams to support project financial analysis and commercial activities.
• Support pre-sales and contract review processes by assessing financial risks, commercial terms, and key financial elements.
• Present financial analysis, business insights, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
• Coordinate with regional and headquarters teams, including Chinese-speaking stakeholders, to facilitate effective communication and alignment.

3. Compliance & Process Improvement

• Continuously improve financial analysis processes, templates, and reporting mechanisms to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data quality.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and visualization tools to enable efficient monitoring and analysis of business and project performance.
• Support the implementation of digital finance solutions, including AI-enabled tools and data analytics initiatives.
• Assist in strengthening financial controls and risk management practices at the project and business levels.
• Ensure financial activities and reporting comply with relevant company policies, processes, and applicable regulations.
• To collaborate and communicate directly with Chinese speaking officers, stakeholders, counterparts, and customers in China HQ team

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 1year of relevant experience in financial analysis, business analysis, project finance, financial risk management, or related areas.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, financial risk assessment, or project financial management, together with experience in the ICT, telecommunications, technology, or other project-based industries.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience in data analysis, reporting, dashboard development, or data visualization.
• Experience with Tableau, Oracle, ERP, or other financial/data analysis systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is essential for effective communication with Chinese-speaking stakeholders, including headquarters, business counterparts, and customers in China.