The Lead Finance Analyst serves as a strategic business partner to functional and regional leaders, providing financial insight and analytical support to drive decision-making and operational performance.
This role leads the development, refinement, and communication of the company's financial forecasts-including revenue, expense and cash flow projections by synthesizing business trends, operational drivers and market dynamics.
The analyst collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate business initiatives, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver clear data-driven recommendations that support both short-term priorities and long-term strategic goals.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders and external clients to drive the annual budgeting, quarterly PO budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational plans
- Lead financial planning and analysis activities, including forecasting, scenario modelling, and sensitivity analysis, to provide forward-looking insights that support strategic initiatives and commercial decision-making.
- Act as a trusted finance business partner to internal stakeholders and external customers, providing financial guidance, supporting performance reviews and commercial negotiations
- Own performance management processes, including variance analysis, identification of key drivers, and clear articulation of risks and opportunities, with actionable recommendations to optimise business performance and cost efficiency.
- Support commercial decision-making through pricing analysis, business case development and financial evaluations for new projects, RFPs and contract renewals.
- Oversee financial governance and controls, including PO processes and billing data integrity, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Deliver high-quality, timely and insight-driven financial reporting, including management reports and customer-facing deliverables, translating financial data into meaningful business narratives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, customers and finance teams (local and global) to ensure alignment on financial targets, reporting requirements and regulatory compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline, automate and enhance financial planning, reporting and operational processes.
Qualifications Summary
Experience:
- This position requires minimum 5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting and leveraging automation tools to enhance finance processes.
- Experience in the MNC and logistics industry is an advantage
Education:
- Min Diploma in Accounting or finance
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high level accuracy in financial data preparation and entry.
- Proficient in accounting systems and financial software; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet/analysis tools.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.