Senior Financial Analyst - Payments & Incentive Operations

michael page international pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Pte Ltd is recruiting a Senior Financial Analyst to lead end-to-end client incentive accounting and finance transformation across APAC. You will manage accounting, reporting, and governance for incentive programmes, analyse commercial agreements, and drive automation to enhance efficiency and insights.

The role requires strong analytical and stakeholder-management capabilities, experience with Power BI and advanced Excel, and a track record in financial services or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• 6+ years in finance, accounting, financial operations, or controllership in financial services/payments/fintech.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements and assessing financial implications.
• Proven track record in finance transformation, process improvement, automation, or systems implementation.
• Hands-on experience with analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, reporting, and governance for client incentive programmes across APAC.
• Analyse commercial agreements to determine financial treatment and assess programme performance.
• Drive process optimisation, automation, and streamlining of finance workflows.
• Leverage data analytics, AI solutions, and reporting tools to improve efficiency and insights.
• Partner with Finance, Commercial, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to ensure programme execution and compliance.
• Support finance systems enhancements, digital transformation projects, and process improvements.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to strengthen controls and reduce turnaround times.

Skills

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

• Lead client incentive accounting across APAC markets
• Great opportunity to join a market leading global payments organisation

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised leader in digital payments and financial technology, connecting consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments across more than 200 countries and territories. With a strong presence across international markets, the organisation is at the forefront of innovation in the payments ecosystem, investing heavily in technology, automation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making.
Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to continuous improvement, the company offers employees the opportunity to contribute to large-scale initiatives that impact millions of transactions and customers worldwide while building rewarding global careers.

Job De ion

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of client incentive operations and finance transformation initiatives across the APAC region. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage accounting, reporting, and financial governance for client incentive programmes in accordance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.
• Analyse commercial agreements to determine appropriate financial treatment and assess programme performance.
• Drive process optimisation initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate and streamline finance and accounting workflows.
• Leverage data analytics, AI solutions, and reporting tools to enhance operational efficiency and business insights.
• Partner with Finance, Commercial, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure effective programme execution and compliance.
• Support finance systems enhancements, digital transformation projects, and process improvement initiatives.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to strengthen controls, improve service quality, and accelerate turnaround times.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• At least 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, financial operations, or controllership functions within financial services, banking, payments, fintech, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements and assessing financial implications.
• Proven track record in finance transformation, process improvement, automation, or systems implementation projects.
• Hands-on experience with analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled solutions and automation technologies within finance functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly proactive, accountable, and adaptable to organisational change.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading global payments organisation undergoing significant digital and finance transformation. You will gain exposure to regional APAC operations, complex commercial arrangements, and cutting-edge AI and automation initiatives. The successful candidate will benefit from structured career development, ongoing professional training, exposure to senior stakeholders, participation in strategic transformation projects, and a collaborative hybrid working environment that supports both personal growth and professional advancement.