Financial Analysis Associate Analyst

Based in Singapore and reporting to the Senior Analyst, the candidate will support financial planning, forecasting, monthly reporting, and financial analysis. The role includes improving processes with the broader team and assisting with ad hoc finance projects. It offers strong exposure to core business drivers and insight into management’s strategic decision‑making.

Critical Tasks and Expected Contributions/Results:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive P&L forecasts across monthly, quarterly, and multi-year horizons, incorporating recent business trends and drivers to ensure accuracy and relevance.

• Prepare and deliver monthly performance reports, including refreshing data, updating templates, and providing clear, data-driven explanations for variances in key metrics.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying root causes of variances and presenting actionable insights to the team

• Conduct trend and profitability analysis to support strategic decision-making and highlight opportunities for improvement.

• Plan and track headcount and operational expenditures, ensuring alignment with budgetary guidelines and timely execution.

• Coordinate intercompany allocations by liaising with regional stakeholders, managing budgets for in/out flows, and reconciling actuals against forecasts.

• Enhance and maintain financial models and reporting tools, driving improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and usability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure forecasts reflect operational realities.

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support planning cycles, including data extraction, schedule preparation, and claims analysis to address emerging business needs.

Key Challenges/Anticipated Changes in Environment:

• The need to improve operational efficiency by supporting automation and streamlining manual processes

• Support new products and strategic initiatives from local and regional

Developmental Value of Position:

• Broad exposure to all aspects of business operations

• Understanding of forecasting, planning, and reporting processes

• Develop analytic and financial modeling skills

Experience/Knowledge, Education and Other Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics or Economics or other quantitative fields

• 1-3 years of related experience

• Strong financial analysis skills with ability to identify trends and communicate insights clearly

• Proficient Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Personal Competencies Required:

• High level of ethics, integrity and professionalism

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), able to work with a wide range of stakeholders including senior management

• Results-oriented, quick learner, committed to continuous improvement and independent problem-solving capability

• Strong enthusiasm in the Insurance industry and in business / operations areas

• Ability to juggle priorities, work independently, and perform under tight deadlines.

• Analytical and commercially aware and able to identify business opportunities or risks.

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