Financial Planning Analyst

Financial Planning Analyst - European Engineering MNC 1 year contract Salary: $5800 max 5 days work week 8am - 5pm Location: Ayer Rajah Job Scope: Financial Planning & Forecasting Support the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and financial plans. Consolidate financial inputs from various business units and validate assumptions. Financial Analysis & Reporting Produce monthly financial reports, dashboards, and performance analyses. Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability. Investigate financial variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods, providing meaningful commentary and recommendations. Develop ad hoc financial analyses to support business initiatives and management requests. Business Partnering Support the Business Controller in providing financial guidance to sales, operations, supply chain, and project management teams. Assist business stakeholders in understanding financial performance and key value drivers. Performance Management Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Support initiatives aimed at improving profitability, cost efficiency, and operational performance. Monitor business performance against strategic objectives and highlight areas requiring management attention. Financial Governance & Compliance Ensure financial reporting complies with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls. Support month-end and year-end closing activities from a financial planning perspective. Assist with internal and external audit requirements where applicable. Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting and planning processes. Support implementation of finance transformation initiatives and system enhancements.