Regional Finance Analyst

Job Description

Regional Finance Analyst

Assist the account leadership team with business strategy, operational and financial decision-making, risk management, pricing advice, and all finance-related matters specific to the account.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Business Partnering and Contract Management
Gain a thorough understanding of the client account pricing’s model and service agreement schedule to serve as a subject matter expert for the account team.
Addressing system, financial, and process issues by facilitating collaboration among various stakeholders.
Support and collaborate with client account team members on ongoing cost-saving initiatives, including identifying, monitoring, and analysing savings opportunities.
To develop strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, promoting open communication and productive collaboration.

Financial Management
Reviewing and monitoring critical financial performance indicators such as forecast accuracy.
Managing the regional annual budget, quarterly projections, financial reporting and ad-hoc variance analysis.
Monitoring and maintaining forecast accuracy and provide analysis to justify the variance versus actual.
Reviewing and monitoring of potential risk and opportunities within the account.
Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling where requested.
Collaborate with Corporate Finance Manager to conduct monthly internal corporate reporting and variance analysis.

Invoice Payments, Billings & Banking
Asist in the process of vendor payments and client billings identified by the Stewardship Team or Client Account Team.
Asist in maintaining and adhering to all relevant guidelines and manuals related to the Account Payable / Account Receivable process.
Responsible for ensuring timely coordination of invoice processing and providing support for accounts receivable collection to sustain healthy corporate cash flow.
Promptly coordinate with external bankers regarding the supply chain finance arrangements.

General Ledger Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit
Management of month end, quarter end as well as fiscal year process.
Responsible in ensuring month end closing procedures are properly performed and investigated i.e. GRNV, UMLV, Open PO etc.
Ensure data integrity of the systems across the region and audit data from time to time.
Ensure that appropriate process and systems controls are in place and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions.
Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit worthy and in keeping with recognised quality management processes.
Act as SME for the financial system & process to provide valuable advice / guidance to the business partners and stakeholder

Requirements:
1. Able to communicate and work collaboratively across different culture and stakeholders.
2. Possess “can-do” attitude and mindset.
3. Dedication of deliverables within the timeline given.
4. Good understanding of ERP functionalities, finance / accounting related process & standards.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong client service mind-set with good soft skills.