Regional Payroll Analyst

Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a global healthcare technology client in Singapore. The role leads payroll forecasting, budgeting and workforce planning across SEA markets, partnering with HR and business stakeholders to deliver insight-driven decisions.

You will analyze payroll costs, headcount trends and variances, support operating expense forecasting, and contribute to strategic finance initiatives in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of payroll cost analysis, workforce planning, headcount reporting, or employee-related financial data in a multinational environment.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills to manage large and complex datasets.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong stakeholder management across finance, HR, and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning activities across SEA markets.
• Maintain and enhance payroll reporting models to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making.
• Partner closely with HR and business stakeholders to track employee movements and workforce costs.
• Analyse payroll and headcount variances, providing meaningful commentary and recommendations.
• Support operating expense forecasting by integrating workforce-related costs into financial planning processes.
• Assist in business initiatives, including organisational changes, workforce expansion, and acquisition-related assessments.
• Deliver management insights on payroll trends, productivity, and profitability to support commercial decisions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Payroll cost analysis

Workforce planning

Headcount reporting

Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

• Partner with multi-country stakeholders in a highly visible role.
• Join a globally recognised healthcare technology company.

About Our Client

Our client is a global healthcare and medical technology organisation with a strong international footprint and a portfolio of market-leading medical products used across hospitals and healthcare institutions worldwide. Operating across more than 100 countries, the organisation is recognised for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and improving patient outcomes.

Job Description

• Lead payroll forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning activities across SEA markets
• Maintain and enhance payroll reporting models to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making
• Partner closely with HR and business stakeholders to track employee movements and workforce costs
• Analyse payroll and headcount variances, providing meaningful commentary and recommendations
• Support operating expense forecasting by integrating workforce-related costs into financial planning processes
• Assist in business initiatives, including organisational changes, workforce expansion, and acquisition-related assessments
• Deliver management insights on payroll trends, productivity, and profitability to support commercial decisions

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of exposure to payroll cost analysis, workforce planning, headcount reporting, or employee-related financial data within a multinational environment
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manage large and complex datasets
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner across finance, HR, and business functions
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a globally respected healthcare technology organisation
• Regional exposure covering Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
• High level of interaction with senior finance and business leaders
• Exposure to workforce planning and strategic finance initiatives
• Structured training and development opportunities to strengthen FP&A and commercial finance capabilities

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7102600