Financial Analyst (FACT/Budgeting/Costing/Audit)
Job Summary
Drive budgeting, costing, and financial analysis to support business performance and operational efficiency. Lead financial reporting, variance analysis, and compliance activities while collaborating across departments and management.
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, revised budgets, monthly forecasts, and estimates to support financial planning.
- Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts to identify deviations.
- Perform variance analysis and provide actionable comments to inform management decisions.
- Analyze key financial and operational metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Deliver financial insights and recommendations to management to enhance business performance.
- Collaborate with the Managing Director to drive operational efficiency and profitability initiatives.
- Develop and recommend cost reduction and cost-saving strategies across departments.
- Manage fixed assets and investment documentation, including administration of Ringisho workflow.
- Review investment and expense applications for compliance with company policies and approval requirements.
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper justification of financial submissions before final approval.
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closing activities to ensure timely reporting.
- Prepare and submit monthly management reports and closing schedules within deadlines.
- Submit quarterly Stravis Link reports accurately and on time to Japan Headquarters.
- Support reporting requirements from headquarters and management teams.
- Prepare investment evaluation files and performance management indicators for decision-making.
- Compile weekly Lead Frame Business Unit reports and presentation slides for Directors Meetings, budget reviews, and management discussions.
- Assist in year-end statutory audit and tax computation processes.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and relevant authorities as required.
- Support compliance with statutory and corporate reporting requirements.
- Handle government statistical surveys to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Learn and understand month-end closing processes, accounting systems (FACT), and costing systems.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
- Support future ERP implementation and finance process enhancement initiatives.
- Provide backup support for Accounts Reporting and Costing functions during staff absences.
- Attend meetings and respond to requests from Lead Frame Business Unit and other departments.
- Support ad-hoc assignments and projects assigned by management.
Required competencies and certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- CPA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience in budgeting, costing, and financial analysis.
- Strong analytical, financial reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact across departments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with accounting/ERP systems.
- Independent, proactive, and able to work under tight deadlines.
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and strong business acumen.
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