Spclst, Fin. Planning

Spclst, Fin. Planning & Analysis
- ** Based in Singapore**, the regional hub for **Asia Pacific (AP)**and **top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times**and** Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).**:

- Join the** premier biopharmaceutical company** that has been **in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.**

The FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) Specialist for **AP** **Region (60%) and Singapore & Malaysia Cluster (40%)** works closely with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis, reporting to the **Regional FP&A Lead**. This role has a focus on continuous improvement and process enhancement, working alongside with the Regional Finance COE, SGMY finance team, regional and SGMY business stakeholders. This position will also take on any project / new scope assigned by the FP&A lead.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:_

Financial Planning and Forecasting:

- Collaborate with finance team & business units to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Include forecast data from Finance Business Partners and support areas into company forecasting systems; validating planning assumptions & ensuring accuracy of planning inputs (gross to net, pricing, sales units, expenses and headcount)
- Provide additional support to Finance Business Partners during forecast cycles.
- Consolidation of market inputs
- Monthly performance reporting

Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Prepare reports (both standard and ad-hoc) from company forecasting and actual reporting systems to share with local and regional stakeholders.
- Support financial analysis, such as profitability analysis, cost analysis, and trend analysis, to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support mid-month sales estimates and monthly close processes.
- Provide additional support to Finance Business partners and Business stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement:

- Work with regional colleagues to maintain a consistent and efficient process which is aligned with how work is done in other markets, sharing & leveraging best practices.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve financial reporting, and enhance data accuracy and integrity.

Other Responsibilities:

- Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise and analysis to support decision-making.
- Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and incorporate relevant changes into financial processes.

**WHAT YOU MUST HAVE**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
- Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions.
- Familiarity with financial systems and software (e.g., LPT, BPC, SAP, PowerBI, Planning Dashboards)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Bring a high level of energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high performing FP&A team

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace

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**Employee Status**:
Regular

**Relocation**:
**VISA Sponsorship**:
**Travel Requirements**:
**Flexible Work Arrangements**:
Hybrid

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**Job Posting End Date**:
01/17/2025

**Requisition ID**:R329434