Business Strategy Analyst (Pharmaceutical & Healthcare)

About the role

A Fortune 500 multinational in pharmaceuticals and healthcare is looking for a Business Strategy Analyst in Singapore. The role manages and monitors financial business information and activity so that management receives accurate reports reflecting the state of the business, under the direction of the Asia region Finance Head. It also provides financial and analytical information to support management as a business partner.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly reporting process (system and analytics) and continuously improve data gathering efficiency and analysis quality
• Manage and coordinate the implementation of new finance projects such as super-user projects and finance systems
• Help structure and prepare the monthly forecast, annual budget and LRP process
• Maintain the financial data channel between business and Finance and act as a business partner to internal customers
• Take part in defining and tracking KPIs across the region
• Supervise other key projects assigned by senior management
• Perform detailed financial analysis, including gross margin, price/volume, product profitability and cost of doing business
• Support the Finance Community and back up the Senior Manager on key processes

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 to 9 years of commercial and financial forecasting experience
• Corporate finance experience is a plus; an MBA or CFA is a bonus
• Strong analytical background, attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results
• Flexibility, independence and initiative in a changing environment