Senior Accountant, Financial Forecast

visionpower semiconductor manufacturing company pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for our manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, develop robust forecasting models, and deliver actionable insights to management. Strong Excel skills and experience with Oracle ERP are preferred to support automation and accurate financials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; recognized professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or related role; fab/manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong financial accounting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with ability to translate data into insights for management.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills across departments; proactive and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Monthly Financial Review: collate, review, and update financial data; analyze variances; provide insights for decision-making.
• Long-Term Planning: analyze demand, costs, and drivers to develop profit projections and scenarios.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: maintain forecasting models and coordinate annual budgeting across units.
• Financial Reporting: prepare monthly reports, variance analyses, dashboards, and present results to senior management.
• Process Improvement: drive improvements in reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and consolidation; pursue automation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with departments to gather information and provide financial guidance.
• Government Grants: stay updated on schemes; coordinate grant information and forecasts.
• Ad-Hoc Support: participate in other finance-related projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly Financial 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.