Principal Accountant, Cost Accounting

VISIONPOWER SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VISIONPOWER SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY PTE. LTD. is seeking a proactive FP&A professional to strengthen financial planning and analysis for our manufacturing operations in Singapore.

You will lead monthly financial reviews, build forecasts, and support the annual budgeting process, delivering insights to drive management decisions. The ideal candidate has at least four years in accounting or FP&A, with strong Excel skills and experience in ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or recognized professional qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or a related role; fab/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong financial accounting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across departments.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, ownership mindset; fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Monthly FinanciaReview: collate data, analyze variances, and provide insights for decision-making.
• Long-Term Business Planning: analyze demand, costs, and profit projections for scenarios.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: develop and maintain forecasting models and coordinate annual budgeting.
• Financial Reporting: prepare monthly management reports and present results to senior management.
• Process Improvement: identify and implement improvements in reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and consolidation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with departments to gather requirements and provide financial analysis.
• Government Grants: monitor grants and coordinate with stakeholders on applications and forecast information.
• Ad-Hoc Support: undertake other finance-related projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

FP&A

Stakeholder management

Excel

Oracle ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly Financia Review: Collate, review, and update financial data; analyze actual results against forecasts and budgets; investigate and explain variances; and provide financial insights to support management decision-making, including month-on-month and quarter-on-quarter analysis.
• Long-Term Business Planning: Support the development of long-term business plans by analyzing demand, production costs, operating expenses, and other key business drivers to develop realistic profit projections and financial scenarios.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Develop, maintain, and improve financial forecasting models across various business units and coordinate the annual budgeting process. Analyze historical data and trends to ensure all relevant costs and assumptions are appropriately captured.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management reports, variance analyses, dashboards, and other financial reports, and present key financial results and recommendations to senior management.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and consolidation processes, including automation and system optimization.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with various departments and stakeholders to gather information, understand business requirements, and provide financial analysis, support, and guidance.
• Government Grants: Keep updated on relevant government policies, funding schemes, and grants. Coordinate with relevant departments and stakeholders on grant applications and prepare the required financial and forecast information.
• Ad-Hoc Support: Undertake other finance-related projects and duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or a recognized professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or a related role. Experience in fab/manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong financial accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful business insights.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments.
• Independent, proactive, detail-oriented, and hands-on with a positive attitude and strong sense of ownership.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP and auditing experience would be an added advantage.