Senior Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis

Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Singapore seeks a financial analyst to support the planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. The role includes analyzing business performance and providing insights to enhance profitability. Candidates should possess a degree in finance-related fields, with 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis. The ideal applicant is proficient in Oracle ERP/EPM systems and data visualization tools like Power BI. A proactive approach to problem-solving and adaptability are essential in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis or Financial Reporting.
• Solid grounding in finance and accounting, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement, analytical techniques, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance and profitability drivers.
• Support preparation of monthly performance reports and forecasts.
• Streamline financial reporting through automation and data visualization tools.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical techniques

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Business or Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP/EPM systems

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

What

Same platform, different brand. Your saved jobs and alerts as well as your log in details have moved with you.

Where

As part of the FP&A and IR function, the role will partner businesses in value creation and support the planning, budgeting and forecasting process. The individual will support/deliver robust financial analysis, insights and forward looking perspectives of the businesses and support units for reporting to management and board.

Areas of Responsibility

• Analysing business performance, profitability drivers and providing detailed variance analysis;
• Advising business/support units with insights on market trends and financial numbers to help drive business performance;
• Owning the budgeting and forecast process for the business/support unit under the individual’s charge;
• In charge of building the business budget, validating assumptions and linking operational drivers to financial outcomes;
• In charge of updating forecasts and providing forward looking insights on the businesses;
• Developing and delivering scenario-based financial models to support strategic initiatives and pricing decisions for the business/support unit under the individual’s charge.

Management / Board Reporting

• Supporting the preparation of monthly actual performance reports, forecasts and annual budget of business and support units, as well as other management reports and regulatory reporting;
• Streamlining financial processes and reporting through automation and data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau); and
• Championing and supporting process and system enhancement projects, ensuring better data quality and consistency.

Education & Certifications

Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Business or Finance

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in either Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) or Financial Reporting.
• Solid grounding in finance and accounting, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with Oracle ERP/EPM systems, BI, and analytical tools is preferred.
• Demonstrate proficiency in stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving techniques, and process improvement principles.
• Highly adaptable, resilient, and self-motivated, demonstrating a strong sense of initiative and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• Proactive willingness to continuously learn and integrate evolving technological solutions.
• Open to intra‑department transfers / job rotations.