Financial Analyst

Employment Type: 12-month Contract (Renewable) Working Hours: Regular Office Hours Key Responsibilities: - Support BE Operations Finance across costing, forecasting, month-end close, and performance reporting - Deliver project-based and ad-hoc analysis support, including system testing and process improvements within defined timelines - Drive process redesign and automation, including workflow simplification, template redesign, and reporting automation - Ensure proper controls, validation checks, versioning, and documentation for sustainable processes - Develop and maintain Power BI / Tableau dashboards for standardized, self-service reporting - Use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support data preparation, analysis, documentation, and reporting (with validation) - Perform cost and variance analysis, improving transparency of key drivers (volume, yield, spending, etc.) - Support budgeting, forecasting, and closing cycles, including data consolidation and variance commentary - Collaborate with Operations, IT, and cross-functional Finance teams - Maintain process documentation, metrics definitions, and governance standards Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field - 5–7 years of relevant experience in: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), cost accounting, or financial analysis - Manufacturing / semiconductor / operations-driven environment (preferred) - Experience in contract or project-based roles is an advantage Technical Skills: - Strong financial analysis skills: cost tracking, variance analysis, trend analysis - Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, large datasets, Power Query preferred) - Experience with ERP systems (SAP, TM1, Power BI or equivalent) - Knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing cost drivers - Experience in month-end close activities (accruals, reconciliations, validation) - Exposure to AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) is a plus