Senior Financial Analyst

Abbott Laboratories Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Singapore seeks an experienced finance professional to support their Southeast Asia Finance team. Responsibilities include consolidating and analyzing financial reports, providing insights on performance, and developing effective tools for better understanding of financial metrics. The ideal candidate has a degree in Finance, at least 5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, and proficiency with tools like Excel and Essbase. This position offers a standard work shift and is essential for driving financial efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years working experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and/or Audit.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge in budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, consolidate, and analyze monthly actual reports for leadership.
• Provide analysis on actual sales and margin performance.
• Develop tools/templates to drive understanding of performance.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Financial Modelling

Analytical Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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 S&OP 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

The base pay for this position is N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION: Singapore > Singapore : DUO Tower

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)