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

Hapag-Lloyd Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is hiring a Financial Analyst to support its Controlling department in Asia. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking to ensure financial health, compliance, and strategic execution. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-5 years relevant experience in financial analysis and planning.
• Experience in managing teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage financial budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee month-end closing of accounts and management reporting.
• Support in the development and tracking of KPIs.

Skills

Strong Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business administration

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

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, M&A integration, 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 (e.g., PFP, CCM, etc.)

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

• Strategic execution: Develop and track agreed productivity metrics to support strategic planning and execution

• 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

• Minimum 1-5 years relevant experience, preferably in financial analysis and planning

• Experience in managing teams preferred

• MS Office

• Knowledge in SAP preferred

• Business Intelligence tools preferred

• Strong Presentation and Communication Skills