Senior Financial Analyst – SEA

FONTERRA (SEA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global dairy nutrition company is seeking a Regional Senior Finance Analyst in Singapore. The role involves conducting in-depth financial analysis, preparing budgets and forecasts, and providing strategic insights to stakeholders. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in finance, ideally with knowledge of financial software and ERP systems. Join a team that values collaboration and offers competitive remuneration along with diverse career paths for growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Diverse workplace

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in a finance-related role.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and scenario modeling.
• Proficient in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex financial analysis to identify trends and variances.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Provide tailored financial advice to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

Financial software

ERP systems

Job description

We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies.

At Fonterra, you’ll be inspired by purpose and guided by principles. Whether you're based in New Zealand or anywhere else around the world, you’ll be part of a team that creates goodness for generations and delivers global impact through local action. Our brands are trusted by families and individuals alike, delivering high-quality dairy nutrition to millions of people globally.

As a Co‑operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co‑op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

About the role

Role purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Finance Partnering‑SEA, the Regional Senior Finance Analyst supports their line manager by delivering in‑depth financial analysis and insights to inform strategic decision‑making within a designated business unit scope. This role involves financial modelling, planning and forecasting, reporting and financial accounting operations and process execution support, to drive business performance and ensure financial health.

Financial Analysis and Insights

• Conduct complex financial analysis to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Support business case development and investment analysis.
• Drive problem‑solving initiatives, focusing on root causes and actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models for scenario and predictive analysis.
• Generate reports and perform commercial analysis.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts, collaborating with business leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates.
• Review variance analysis and provide business context commentary.
• Perform complex scenario modelling for business units/markets.
• Review and comment on budget/forecast outputs.

Finance Operations Processes and Reporting

• Collaborate to produce accurate and insightful financial/management reports.
• Ensure finance processes (e.g., Record to Report, Invoice to Cash) are executed effectively.
• Act as a key contact for process escalations and support issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve dashboards and reporting tools.
• Support quality control and continuous improvement of financial reporting and processes.
• Assist with regulatory submissions, journal requests, and reconciliations.

Stakeholder Management and Business Partnering

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand financial requirements and strategic goals.
• Provide tailored financial advice and act as a trusted advisor.
• Engage with key stakeholders as required, fostering open communication.
• Respond promptly to escalated queries and concerns.
• Liaise between finance and other business units to ensure alignment of financial initiatives.

Leadership and Team Development

• Demonstrate integrity and transparency in reporting and decision‑making.
• Coach and mentor junior analysts to foster a positive work environment.
• Maintain high team engagement and recognize achievements.

Critical Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5‑8 years experience in a finance related role, demonstrating the ability to manage self and work independently with general supervision.
• Knowledge and experience of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting or financial reporting and operational processes.
• Scenario modelling, data analytics and insights.
• Knowledge and experience with financial software and ERP systems.
• Ability to communicate, present and collaborate.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?

At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.

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The benefits of life at Fonterra

Our people and what they bring to our Co‑op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

Fonterra is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together.

Please apply for the role on our career website. Senior Financial Analyst – SEA - Singapore - 14413 - Fonterra