Finance Analyst

Role Overview

Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) is hiring a Finance Analyst in Singapore to support financial planning, reporting, treasury, and credit-related activities across the regional organisation and overseas subsidiaries.

Financial Analysis

• Examine inputs from different departments and overseas entities, covering areas such as order booking, sales, inventory, accounts receivable, profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Build and review management reporting packs, including budget-versus-actual analysis, variance tracking, and key performance indicator monitoring.
• Assist with account consolidation and the preparation of the group reporting package.
• Work with internal teams and subsidiaries on the annual budget process as well as the mid-year budget review.
• Help establish group financial policies and support their rollout, compliance, and ongoing governance.

Cash, Forex, and Treasury Management

• Support cash flow planning and forecasting for the regional headquarters.
• Handle banking-related tasks such as fund transfers, foreign exchange transactions, and other banking services.
• Maintain monthly exchange rate updates and contribute to foreign exchange hedging initiatives.
• Assist in treasury activities including cash pooling, intercompany lending, liquidity planning, and working capital analysis.

Credit Management

• Prepare accounts receivable reports for management and other business units.
• Coordinate and run bi-monthly accounts receivable meetings, track overdue balances, and proactively support collection follow-ups.
• Maintain credit policy standards and evaluate the credit standing of customers and distributors in collaboration with sales and legal teams.
• Provide financial documentation and information needed for supplier credit applications.

Requirements

• A diploma, degree, or professional certification in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, auditing, or similar functions.
• Hands-on capability in financial modelling tools and software, including Excel and Power BI.
• Solid understanding of financial concepts and cash flow behaviour.
• Ability to take initiative and communicate effectively with multiple departments and overseas subsidiaries.
• Careful, detail-oriented, tidy, and well-organised in approach.
• Positive attitude toward work and collaboration.

Additional Information

Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.