Senior Financial Analyst

REC Solar Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst. The role involves supporting the Technology team through financial management, including monitoring R&D costs and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. Responsibilities include project cost analysis, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and have 5-8 years of corporate finance experience, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Corporate Finance role.
• Experience preferred in SAP (S4 Hana).
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor R&D cost while ensuring compliance with policies.
• Prepare and analyse monthly Key Performance Indicators.
• Coordinate project analysis and monitor project costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Excel spreadsheet skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP (S4 Hana)

Job description

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, analytical, hands-on financial analyst who will help support our Technology team from finance perspective including management reporting, Monthly follow up on cost and KPI, involved in business case preparation and calculation with Technology.

Further the financial analyst will be involved in business case analysis for new projects, coordination with internal & external stakeholders on audit & compliance matters and some adhoc finance assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor R&D cost, align with R&D control processes and ensure compliance with corporate R&D policies. keeping the management informed about the major events, indicating the deviations from the budget/forecast and the eventual corrective actions.

• Support respective R&D HODs in the improvement of financial performance.

• Performance Management: Prepare and analyse monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the R&D team. Suggestion of improvement measures in case of deviations between Target and Actual, and unfavourable trend.

• Monitor and analyses R&D financial indicators and prepare the financial reports and advise management on financial matters.

• Project Analysis: Monitor, analyse and report project cost in timely manner. Coordinate between supporting functions and project owners for overseas projects

• Assist in Business case calculation (cost-benefit calculation) and make recommendation for minimising the risk in strategic and capital allocation decisions for technology projects

• Maintain and update compliance documentation and reports for both management and regulatory authorities.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to track and address compliance risks.

Additional Responsibilities

• Operate as an individual contributor, demonstrating initiative and ownership of responsibilities.

• Closely work with Technology Function

• Interact with Internal & External stakeholders to facilitate Internal Audit and Organization Compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 5-8 year experience in Corporate Finance role.

• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

• High level of integrity, ethical standards, and attention to detail.

• Experience in SAP (S4 Hana) preferred

• Excellent Excel spreadsheet and numeracy skills combined with an inquiring & analytical mind

• Strong command of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Other Information

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadline.

• Excellent project analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills and high confidence in stating professional opinions

• Demonstrated ability to streamline and automate complex processes

• Positive work attitude, Self-Starter, Hand-on and able to work independently

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels with both financial and non-financial personnel