At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver commercial analysis and partner with senior stakeholders for impactful financial insights.
- Company: Join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing with a high-performance culture.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate and hybrid working arrangement for work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunity to drive process improvements and upskill team members.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while enhancing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Strong FP&A experience, advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 $ per year.
Senior FP&A / Commercial Analyst (Contract)
About the Role
We are seeking a high‑performing finance professional to join a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing sector on a short‑term contract.
This role is ideal for someone who can hit the ground running , lead by example , and partner effectively with senior stakeholders while delivering commercial insights and supporting month‑end processes .
You’ll play a key role in margin analysis , dashboard‑driven reporting , and business partnering across multiple regions, including Asia. The successful candidate will combine technical excellence with strong communication and influencing skills , helping to plug gaps in the team and drive high performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver commercial analysis including margin, profitability, and variance insights with actionable recommendations.
- Partner with senior stakeholders (including Asia leadership) to provide concise, impactful financial support.
- Shape and leverage dashboards (Power BI/Excel) to enhance reporting and decision‑making.
- Support month‑end close activities (P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, WIP, accruals).
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and performance planning initiatives.
- Drive process improvements and help upskill team members.
About You
- Strong experience in FP&A, commercial analysis, and stakeholder partnering.
- Hands‑on exposure to month‑end accounting and reconciliations.
- Advanced Excel skills (VBA, Power BI highly regarded).
- ERP experience (SAP or similar).
- Manufacturing or engineering industry experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build credibility quickly.
- What’s on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Hybrid working arrangement (3 days onsite).
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a high‑performance environment.
How to Apply
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- Seniority level
- Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job function
- Finance, Accounting/Auditing, Analyst
- Industries
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Mining, Machinery Manufacturing
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