Financial Analyst (FACT/Budgeting/Costing/Audit)

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.

Interested applicants please submit your resume to ***email_hidden***