Senior Financial Planning Analyst - Singapore - Shopee

Shopee

Verified Company

Singapore

1 week ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

DepartmentCross Border eCommerce- LevelExperienced (Individual Contributor)- LocationSingaporeThe Cross Border team at Shopee empowers sellers from all over the world to sell into the Southeast Asia and Taiwan region.

The team helps sellers to market their products across the 7 markets and provide enabling services such as cross border logistics, operations, payments, product related services, overseas warehouse fulfillment and business intelligence.

Browse our Cross Border eCommerce team openings to see how you can make an impact with us.

Forecasting and Budgeting:
Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities (e.g. orders, GMV, take rate, P&L, etc.)
Collaborate with business partners to gather inputs and assumptions for monthly budgets and ad hoc forecasts
Consolidate and analyse financial data to provide accurate and reliable forecasts
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health and performance against targets

Business Performance Analysis:

Conduct indepth analysis of topline, revenue, cost, and margin trends to identify drivers and areas for improvement
Evaluate pricing strategies, customer acquisition costs, and promotional activities to optimise profitability
Provide insights on business trends, industry benchmarks, and competitive landscape to support strategic decisionmaking

Financial Reporting and Insights:

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management
Provide insightful commentary and analysis on financial results, highlighting key trends and business drivers
Support adhoc financial analysis and special projects as required

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with various departments to ensure alignment of financial goals with operational objectives
Work closely with the regional FP&A and Group finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolve any discrepancies
Collaborate with business leaders to develop and track key financial metrics, targets, and initiatives

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Proven experience (35 years) in financial/business planning and analysis, preferably in the ecommerce or related industries
Fast learner, strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint tools. SQL is preferrable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to stakeholders
Detailoriented with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to meet tight deadlines
Selfmotivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment