Senior Finance Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Planning and Forecasting

· In charge of month-end reporting, forecast cycles, and annual operating plan (AOP)activities for assigned business areas.

· Prepare timely and accurate management reports, financial presentations, and performance updates for plant leadership.

· Analyse actual performance against forecasts, budgets, and prior periods, providing clear variance explanations and actionable business insights.

· Support rolling forecasts, risk and opportunity assessments and financial scenario modelling

· Develop and maintain dashboards, financial models, and performance tracking tools to support planning, reporting, and decision-making.

Manufacturing Finance and Business Partnership

· Partner with plant leadership, operations, and other functions to provide financial insights and support operational and strategic decisions.

· Monitor inventory, manufacturing performance, production volume, productivity, and cost absorption, identifying key risks and opportunities.

· Support business cases, capital expenditure evaluations, cost reduction, productivity programs, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Inventory and Cost Management

• Support inventory valuation, inventory reduction initiatives, and associated financial analysis.
• Monitor inventory-related financial impacts including excess and obsolete inventory.
• Analyse manufacturing cost drivers and support standard cost reviews when required.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Maintain accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data and reporting.

Trade Compliance Support

• Support the preparation, review, and submission of product cost statements required by Customs and regulatory authorities.
• Assist in responding to customs audits, government inquiries, and requests for supporting documentation.

Qualifications/ Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA or equivalent) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant finance experience.
• Manufacturing or supply chain finance experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge existing processes constructively.