Job Description
Our Client:
Our client is a US firm with over 10 years in the data center space, including operations in Europe and APAC. They are looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst to contribute to the finance and growth strategies for APAC.
More about the Role:
From supporting company initiatives to interacting with key stakeholders, this is a high visibility role with members of Executive Teams in North America and Europe. Opportunities to take on management and responsibilities on various projects will arise depending on the individual.
The Responsibilities:
* Work closely with the FP&A Manager to deliver timely and accurate insights and variance analysis of monthly actuals against forecasts and budget
* monthly actuals against forecasts and budget
* Business Units and Management, identifying operational gaps and opportunities
* Assess risks and opportunities, and deep dive into figures to understand underlying business performance and support business decision making
* Partner with Business Units and provide guidance on:
* Budget requests (P&L and headcount)
* Committed, invoiced, and forecasted spend
* Management approval process for unbudgeted spend requests
* Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports, used for data-driven and economically sound recommendations to Management and Shareholders
* Continually enhance financial and key performance metrics reporting and analysis based on management and business needs. Proactively seek and suggest innovative ideas or methods to improve APAC efficiency and profitability
* Conduct monthly calls with Business Units to review variance analysis and gather details on forecasted / upcoming spend
* Support overall business planning and budgeting process, including preparing or reviewing P&L and Headcount budgets in partnership with Business Units
* Ensure timely budget submissions from all Business Units, then consolidate budget requests for Management
* Contribute to, or drive, budget and forecast models for APAC business
* Additional duties as assigned by CFO, including ad hoc analysis, and supporting the implementation of budgeting / business intelligence tools
The Requirements:
* Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
* Detail-oriented, fast-learner with initiative
* Strong analytical mind and strength in numbers
* Highly proficient with MS Office Tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint
* Sound financial and business acumen, strong integrity
* Entrepreneurial team player with "hands on" attitude
* Inquisitive problem solver with a solid sense of urgency, responsibility & accountability
* Minimum 3 years of working experience in accounting / finance or other relevant fields
* Ability to manage timelines across multiple projects and balance workstreams simultaneously
* Strong interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and has a stakeholder management skills
Disclaimer: The Company complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of their age, race, religion, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities. A more detailed discussion of the TGFEP is available on the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) website at https://www.tal.sg/tafep.