Job Description

The Lead Finance Analyst serves as a strategic business partner to functional and regional leaders, providing financial insight and analytical support to drive decision-making and operational performance.

This role leads the development, refinement, and communication of the company's financial forecasts-including revenue, expense, and cash flow projections-by synthesizing business trends, operational drivers, and market dynamics.

The analyst collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate business initiatives, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver clear, data-driven recommendations that support both short-term priorities and long-term strategic goals.

Primary Responsibilities

. Partner with business stakeholders and external clients to drive the annual budgeting, quarterly PO budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational plans

. Lead financial planning and analysis activities, including forecasting, scenario modelling, and sensitivity analysis, to provide forward-looking insights that support strategic initiatives and commercial decision-making.

. Act as a trusted finance business partner to internal stakeholders and external customers, providing financial guidance, supporting performance reviews and commercial negotiations

. Own performance management processes, including variance analysis, identification of key drivers, and clear articulation of risks and opportunities, with actionable recommendations to optimize business performance and cost efficiency.

. Support commercial decision-making through pricing analysis, business case development, and financial evaluations for new projects, RFPs, and contract renewals.

. Oversee financial governance and controls, including PO processes and billing data integrity, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

. Deliver high-quality, timely, and insight-driven financial reporting, including management reports and customer-facing deliverables, translating financial data into meaningful business narratives.

. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, customers, and finance teams (local and global) to ensure alignment on financial targets, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance.

. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline, automate, and enhance financial planning, reporting, and operational processes.

Qualifications Summary

Experience:

. This position requires minimum 5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, and leveraging automation tools to enhance finance processes.

. Experience in the MNC and logistics industry is an advantage

Education:

. Min Diploma in Accounting or finance

Skills:

. Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high level accuracy in financial data preparation and entry.

. Proficient in accounting systems and financial software advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet/analysis tools.

. Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

. Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

. Analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.