Finance Analyst (1 Year Contract)

Reports to: Finance Director Location: Bishan, Singapore Purpose of the Role Provide day-to-day analytical and administrative support to the Finance Director, helping consolidate data, prepare reports, and manage recurring workflows and handle projects/assignments. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis • Assist in preparing monthly/quarterly reports • Update dashboards and trackers with data from multiple sources (Excel, ERP extracts) • Support month-end close activities — data collection, reconciliations, basic checks • Highlight discrepancies or unusual trends for the Director's review Governance & Process Support • Maintain documentation for internal controls and audit requests • Help organize and standardize recurring templates/reports for consistency • Track deadlines and follow up with stakeholders Business Support • Prepare first drafts of slides/summaries for management meetings • Support pricing or sales-related data requests under guidance • Assist in compiling information for cross-functional discussions Ad Hoc Projects & Assignments • Support special projects as assigned by the Finance Director (e.g., process improvement initiatives, system implementations, one-off analyses) • Assist with research and data-gathering for new business initiatives or management requests • Take on cross-functional assignments outside routine reporting as business needs arise Administrative Support • Help manage the Finance Director's inbox — flagging urgent items, drafting routine replies for review • Organize meeting materials, schedules, and follow-up action trackers • Coordinate document collection across teams/markets Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field • 1–2 years of relevant experience (internship experience counts) • Proficient in SAP (or willingness to learn quickly if exposure is limited) • Proficient in AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) for drafting, data analysis, and productivity • Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, basic formulas); familiarity with PowerPoint • Detail-oriented, organized, comfortable handling repetitive tasks accurately • Eagerness to learn multi-market finance operations Key Attributes • Reliable and process-oriented — follows through on recurring tasks without prompting • Willing to ask questions and escalate issues rather than guess • Flexible and adaptable — comfortable switching between routine tasks and new/unfamiliar assignments • Comfortable leveraging AI tools to speed up analysis, drafting, and reporting • Good written communication for drafting summaries/emails • Able to manage multiple small tasks and deadlines simultaneously