Advantage Professional is part of the Advantage Group, which operates a global network of over 350 offices with main operations in Singapore, the US, the UK and Japan.
We are bespoke recruitment consultancy, specialising in placing high-calibre candidates in the fields of:
– Accounting & Finance
– Banking & Financial Services
– Information Technology
– Human Resources
We provide qualified professionals for a variety of positions, including accountants, banking professionals, HR specialists, business support, legal and technology staff. With expert market knowledge, a global database of candidates, and offices on four continents, we can deliver on all your professional recruitment needs.
By learning as much as we can about your business and industry, we are able to pre-screen candidates with greater efficiency, identifying the precise skills, experience and personality traits that are the best fit for your company.
Our value proposition to our clients is our consultants commitment to your success that are always looking for new ways to add value and provide solutions to meet changing market conditions. Both clients and candidates tell us that they trust and value our judgement and sound advice. Our expert consultants combine in-depth industry experience with unrivalled recruitment expertise. Working hard to truly understand client organisations, Advantage Professional operates with a diligent approach and builds long standing and successful relationships with clients and candidates.
Senior Financial Analyst (Management reporting / Controlling functions)
We are currently looking for a high calibre and motivated individual to be part of our Clients Finance in Singapore.
This position reports to the Regional & Business Development Director, in the areas of financial analysis and explanations on business performance for the emerging markets ie Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines and Thailand. Participate in a business review meeting and provide ad hoc financial simulation for business strategy. The individual will be a key to go-to person to serve as a vital decision maker and contributor. The individual use and apply a broad, problem-solving skills, crucial ‘soft skills’ as well as learn technical accounting principles to create a well-rounded role while providing value-added services
Job description:
Management Reporting and Analysis
• Provide performance reports, presentations for management. Analyzes these reports for significant trends and issues with commentaries that should be highlighted for senior management.
• Develop business performance forecast trend and analysis for management review and decision.
• Assisting management in the understanding of financial implications of business decisions, from trends, product pricing, and accounting conclusions.
• Perform monthly closing and accruals on discount/commissions and marketing expenses. Monitor and review the full P&L.
• Controlling oversight on Vietnam, Emerging Markets & Thailand
Brand Plan / Forecast financial Reporting:
• Develop the brand plan reports, presentation and analysis these reports for significant trend and issues with commentaries highlighted for senior management review
• Perform all relevant simulations for decision-making process
• Develop the financial presentation for Brand QRM and participate in selected key QRM for business knowledge development.
Strategy projects and Ad-hoc analysis/tasks:
• Support Regional Director and Country MDs on company strategy projects and perform necessary financial simulations for management review and decision.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and presentation slides for management
• Support markets in implementing local projects
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent
• 9 years+ relevant experience in Financial planning & Reporting area in MNC, ideally in more than one finance function
• Strong organizational skills, in particular, an attention to detail and the ability to prepare reports in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports and skill in analyzing and interpreting financial data.
• Ability to prepare a variety of financial statements, reports and analyses as well as accuracy in working with large amounts of data.
• Ability to prepare business cases and simulations to support a growing business
• Proficiency with Excel is required. SAP and SAP Business Analyzer knowledge is a plus
• Excellent time management skills, with an ability to prioritize and plan, and deliver results to tight deadlines and with quality
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with supervisors and personnel and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, business partners and company officials.
• Ability to deal with problem and provide solutions to management
Interested Applicants please email your resume to Joel.dopson@advantageresourcing.com-the or you may call 6232 2821 for confidential discussion.