Senior Financial Analyst - Payments & Incentive Operations

Michael Page Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Career development & training

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead end-to-end client incentive accounting and drive finance transformation across APAC. You will oversee accounting, reporting, and governance for incentive programmes while partnering with Finance, Commercial, Legal, and Operations to ensure compliant and efficient execution.

The role emphasizes automation, AI-enabled analytics, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment, with strong growth and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, reporting, and governance for client incentive programmes across APAC.
• Analyse commercial agreements to determine 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Automation experience

AI in finance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

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 Description

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.