Business Financial Analyst

Job DescriptionBusiness Financial AnalystOishi Manufacturing Pte LtdPosition SummaryThe Business Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial analysis, commercial insights, and decision support to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic growth across Oishi Manufacturing's OEM manufacturing, branded products, and export businesses.The role works closely with the Managing Director, Finance, Sales, Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams to analyse financial performance, identify business opportunities, improve margins, and support data-driven decision-making. The Business Financial Analyst is expected to act as a true business partner rather than a traditional finance reporting function. This role typically combines financial planning, forecasting, manufacturing cost analysis, pricing support, KPI reporting and commercial analysis. (Robert Half)Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards and KPI analysis.Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts.Analyse revenue, gross profit, EBITDA and operating costs.Monitor departmental spending against budgets.Prepare monthly variance analysis with recommendations.Develop financial models to support strategic decision-making.Present financial findings to senior management.Manufacturing & Cost AnalysisAnalyse manufacturing costs by product, customer and production line.Monitor material usage, yield losses and production efficiencies.Analyse labour productivity and overtime costs.Review machine utilisation and manufacturing overhead allocation.Identify cost-saving opportunities across operations.Support inventory valuation and cost accounting.Analyse wastage and recommend corrective actions.Commercial & Business AnalysisSupport pricing decisions and customer quotations.Analyse customer profitability.Evaluate OEM manufacturing opportunities.Review product margins and recommend pricing adjustments.Analyse sales trends by customer, channel and geography.Support contract profitability reviews.Develop profitability models for new business opportunities.Supply Chain & Procurement AnalysisMonitor raw material price trends.Analyse supplier performance.Evaluate inventory turnover and stock holding costs.Support purchasing decisions through financial analysis.Recommend inventory optimisation strategies.Business Intelligence & ReportingDevelop and maintain dashboards covering:Sales performanceGross marginManufacturing KPIsCustomer profitabilityProduct profitabilityInventoryForecast accuracyCapacity utilisationWorking capitalCash flowAutomate reporting wherever possible using ERP and Business Intelligence tools.Strategic ProjectsSupport management with:Capital expenditure evaluationsInvestment analysisNew product business casesExport market evaluationsBusiness acquisitionsCost reduction initiativesContinuous improvement projectsPricing & Margin ManagementReview pricing models.Analyse contribution margins.Recommend price revisions.Monitor promotional profitability.Support annual customer price reviews.Operational SupportWork closely with:ProductionProcurementWarehouseLogisticsQAProduct DevelopmentSalesto ensure financial decisions align with operational objectives.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Forecast accuracyBudget accuracyGross margin improvementManufacturing cost reductionInventory optimisationWorking capital improvementCustomer profitability reportingTimely monthly reportingBusiness case qualityCost-saving initiatives implementedQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related discipline.Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or CFA) is advantageous.3–5 years' experience in FP&A, commercial finance or business analysis, preferably within food manufacturing, FMCG or OEM manufacturing. (careers.belden.com)Technical SkillsAdvanced Microsoft ExcelFinancial modellingPower BI (preferred)ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, NetSuite or similar)Power QueryStrong data analysis capabilityExcellent presentation skillsPersonal AttributesCommercially minded with strong business acumen.Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.Able to communicate complex financial information clearly.Self-motivated and proactive.Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Strong stakeholder management skills.Reporting StructureReports to: Managing Director and Finance Manager/CFO (where applicable)Works closely with:Sales & Key Account ManagementProductionProcurementWarehouse & LogisticsProduct DevelopmentFinanceQuality AssuranceWhy Join Oishi Manufacturing?You will play a key role in supporting one of Singapore's fastest-growing OEM food manufacturers, supplying leading foodservice, retail and international brands. The role offers broad exposure to manufacturing operations, commercial strategy, pricing, financial planning, and business growth initiatives, with the opportunity to directly influence profitability and strategic decision-making across the business.