Senior Executive / Specialist, Regional Controlling (FP&A)

LLOYD Shoes GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global footwear company is seeking a financial analyst in Singapore to oversee budgeting, performance tracking, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis or data analytics, along with proficiency in MS Office and SAP. Join a dynamic team and contribute to business intelligence initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in financial analysis or planning and/or data analytics.
• Ability to develop and manage financial budgets and forecasts.
• Experience in using data analytics tools for business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Oversee month-end closing and prepare management reports.
• Track KPIs and analyze financial data for trends.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analytics

Budgeting and forecasting

KPI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business administration/data science

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Overview

Main Objectives

• Support the Controlling department in Region Asia in meeting its key objectives including:

  • Overseeing the financial health of the Region by managing budgets and ensuring performance in accordance with predetermined standards

  • Help shape strategy and business decisions by providing management with fact-based business analysis

  • Measure and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness

  • Evolve into becoming a business partner to the organization

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Budgeting and forecasting: Develop and manage financial budgets and forecasts to support the organization's financial planning and decision making including:

  • Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and monthly trend process

  • Engage with Operations to accurately translate, capture, challenge assumptions (procurement/strategic/structural)

• Oversee month-end closing of accounts including management reporting of performance and deviations to plans including:

  • Calculate accruals for cost / cost reduction items

  • Monitor accrual balances by periodically reviewing late postings • Analysis and management reporting

  • Analyze and explain deviations between actuals and plans

  • Act as a business partner to all departments in the Region

  • Prepare management reports (REM, MPC, Area visits, etc.)

  • Participate in company-wide cross-functional projects (e.g., cost saving projects, new systems/processes, etc.)

  • Support on queries from Controlling / Accounting in HQ

• Performance tracking

  • Support in development and tracking of KPIs and cost saving measures

  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and risks

• Data Science

  • Act as a Data Scientist for the team, supporting the team with Business Intelligence and analytics

  • Develop financial models using data-driven insights, implement machine learning to analyze large datasets

  • Leverage on data analytics tools to extract insights and drive business decisions

• Compliance: Ensure business activities are in compliance with the Company's policies and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business administration/data science

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in financial analysis and planning and/or data analytics

• MS Office

• Knowledge in SAP preferred

• Business Intelligence tools preferred