Regional Payroll Analyst

Michael Page Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Training program

Regional exposure

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore is recruiting for a seasoned FP&A payroll analyst to join a global healthcare technology group. You will lead payroll forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning across SEA markets, driving accuracy and insights for senior finance and business leaders.

The successful applicant has a degree in Accounting/Finance, at least 5 years in payroll cost analysis in a multinational, strong Excel, ERP experience, and proven stakeholder collaboration across finance, HR, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or 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.

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

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