Senior Finance Analyst/Assistant Manager

Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore seeks a financial advisor with expertise in providing business-focused financial guidance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accountancy and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing financial objectives, stakeholder relationships, and ensuring timely financial reporting while supporting project teams. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial systems and tools.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Knowledge of SAP S4 Hana and data analytic tools is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational advice on finance policies.
• Drive financial reporting preparation and analysis.
• Coordinate budget and forecasting activities.

Skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Data analytic tools

MS Office

Job description

About SJ

SJ Group is a global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm, with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 across SJ and our member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, RBG, SAA, and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to help shape a better future.

Our technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as decommissioning and closure. We provide a full suite of multidisciplinary built environment consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors that includes aviation, healthcare, hospitality, transport, water and environment as well as energy and resources.

Job description

• Provide business-focused, strategic and operational advice and guidance in relation to finance policies, procedures and programs;

• Support the leaders in the project management, implementation development and achievement of the financial objectives;

• Drive all activities relating to preparation, analysis and commentary of monthly and yearly financial reporting on a timely basis;

• Maintain an effective level of business understanding/commercial acumen to understand the business unit’s plans, financial position, major project opportunities and its competition;

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and influencers across the business;

• Coordinate and supervise budget and forecasting activities for the respective sector/market/business line;

• Support project teams with project financial budgeting and project planning activities;

• Review, analyse and report on month-end project performance data and support completion of monthly reviews;

• Assist withany financial system and tools initiatives and rollouts;

• Assist with queries referred to the Finance team including project planning, monthly reviews, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance duties

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience

• Knowledge of SAP S4 Hana, data analytic tools is an advantage

• Proficientin MS Office applications

• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment

• Meticulous and able to work independently

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with stakeholders across different divisions

• Strong business acumen, detail-oriented and hands-on