Senior Financial Analyst

Abbott Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company based in Singapore seeks a professional for the Financial Planning and Analysis role. This position involves supporting the finance team, analyzing reports, and providing insights into financial performance. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Finance/Accounting, a minimum of 5 years' experience, and strong proficiency in Excel. Responsibilities include preparing reports, driving performance insights, and participating in various financial analyses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in Financial Planning and Analysis or Audit.
• Strong knowledge of financial modelling and analysis principles.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel for high volume data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly actual reports for leadership.
• Develop tools/templates for understanding performance trends.
• Analyze financial data to generate business insights.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Problem Solving

Financial Modelling

Microsoft Excel

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Essbase

HFM

S4 HANA

Power Query

Job description

Primary Function/Goals/Objectives

• The main function of this position is to support Abbott Diabetes Care Southeast Asia Finance team in the consolidation, reporting and analysis of actuals and financial forecast, for both P&L and B/S
• Abbott Diabetes Care Southeast Asia Finance covers Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam
• In addition, incumbent is expected to support SEA Regional Controller to prepare insightful financial analysis and KPI performance tracker for review with General Manager and Commercial teams

Major Responsibilities

• Prepare, consolidate and analyze monthly actual reports required by Southeast Asia leadership team and Area Finance including Flash report, DSO, DOH, SG&A, margin fall-through and mix drivers
• Prepare summary reports for analysis of actual, ensure accurate and timely forecast submission in quarterly LBEs cycle
• Prepare, coordinate and consolidate daily/weekly sales reporting. Track and monitor actual sales and margin performance
• Provide analysis, commentary and proactively highlight unusual trends and take timely action to address variances with business stakeholders
• Work with team to develop clear timelines, responsibilities, follow-up and internal review processes for the region
• Review Price promotion request and distributor claims
• Develop tools/templates to drive better understanding of performance and metric trends
• Support monthly financial close process including preparation and submission of general ledger entries to ensure accurate reporting of financials

Other Responsibilities:

• Analyze countries financial to generate business insights and identify cost savings opportunities
• Assist preparation of presentation materials required for monthly business reviews
• Drive continual standardization and streamlining of planning and forecasting processes
• Participate in commercial demand review meeting and leverage SOP data (sell in, sell out, and inventory data) to provide insights on business health and performance
• Involvement in any other ad hoc projects, internal audit and business analysis that Division, Southeast Asia leadership and Area Finance takes on

Distinguishing Requirements

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent education
• At least 5 years working experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and/or Audit
• Good knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong knowledge of financial modelling and analysis, budgeting and forecasting principles
• Highly proficient in Microsoft excel formulas, able to work with high volume of data to provide insightful analysis
• Excellent analytical/ problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities
• Strong can-do attitude: Innovative and collaborative with a passion for quality and efficiency
• Attention to detail, self-directed, and eager to grow and adapt in a changing and fast‑paced environment
• Familiar with data reporting system such as Essbase, HFM, S4 HANA, Power Query