Senior Finance Analyst

vantive manufacturing pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

vantive manufacturing pte. ltd. is seeking an experienced Finance professional to lead month-end reporting, forecasting and AOP cycles for key manufacturing areas in Singapore.

The role partners with plant leadership to provide financial insights, manage inventory and cost performance, and drive continuous improvement across planning, reporting and controls. The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of relevant finance experience and a professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/CMA) is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/CMA) is an advantage.
• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant finance experience.
• Manufacturing or supply chain finance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• In charge of month-end reporting, forecast cycles, and AOP activities for assigned business areas.
• Prepare timely management reports, financial presentations, and performance updates for plant leadership.
• Analyse actual performance vs forecasts, budgets, and prior periods with variance explanations.
• Support rolling forecasts, risk assessments and financial scenario modelling.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, financial models, and performance tracking tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Influence stakeholders

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA/ACCA/CIMA/CMA or equivalent (advantage)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Planning and Forecasting

• In charge of month-end reporting, forecast cycles, and annual operating plan (AOP)activities for assigned business areas.
• Prepare timely and accurate management reports, financial presentations, and performance updates for plant leadership.
• Analyse actual performance against forecasts, budgets, and prior periods, providing clear variance explanations and actionable business insights.
• Support rolling forecasts, risk and opportunity assessments and financial scenario modelling
• Develop and maintain dashboards, financial models, and performance tracking tools to support planning, reporting, and decision-making.

Manufacturing Finance and Business Partnership

• Partner with plant leadership, operations, and other functions to provide financial insights and support operational and strategic decisions.
• Monitor inventory, manufacturing performance, production volume, productivity, and cost absorption, identifying key risks and opportunities.
• Support business cases, capital expenditure evaluations, cost reduction, productivity programs, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Inventory and Cost Management

• Support inventory valuation, inventory reduction initiatives, and associated financial analysis.
• Monitor inventory-related financial impacts including excess and obsolete inventory.
• Analyse manufacturing cost drivers and support standard cost reviews when required.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Maintain accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data and reporting.

Trade Compliance Support

• Support the preparation, review, and submission of product cost statements required by Customs and regulatory authorities.
• Assist in responding to customs audits, government inquiries, and requests for supporting documentation.

Qualifications/ Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA or equivalent) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant finance experience.
• Manufacturing or supply chain finance experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge existing processes constructively.