Financial Analyst (1-Year Contract)

The Opportunity

The Financial Analyst will support financial modelling, investment analysis, and ROI assessments to facilitate business planning and commercial decision-making. The role involves preparing financial projections, conducting scenario analysis, and evaluating the financial feasibility of projects and business opportunities.

This position partners closely with senior management and Sales and Commercial teams to ensure that all business opportunities are rigorously evaluated on a risk-adjusted return basis, with clear visibility on value creation, downside risks, and funding implications.

What you will do

Financial Modelling & Scenario Analysis (Core Focus):

• Assist in preparing and maintaining financial models for budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, and project evaluations.
• Support scenario and sensitivity analysis on key financial drivers, including pricing, sales volume, costs, and foreign exchange rates.
• Perform a supporting role in preparing financial projections, cash flow forecasts, and investment return analyses, including IRR, NPV, and payback profiles.
• Support the financial evaluation of new projects, business expansion initiatives, and commercial opportunities.
• Assist in analysing financial data to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and margin improvement.

Corporate FP&A & Business Partnering Support:

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities.
• Prepare financial reports and analyse actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in managing grant programmes, including compliance tracking, milestone reporting, and claims submissions.
• Liaise with government agencies, grant bodies, and auditors on documentation and information requests.
• Manage the full lifecycle of active grant programmes (e.g. RISC grant), including compliance tracking, milestone reporting, and claims submission.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum a Diploma in Finance, Accountancy, Business, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, commercial finance, or a similar role.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and revenue recognition.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerPoint and financial modelling is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is preferred for communication with China-based stakeholders.
• Proactive, resourceful, and willing to learn, with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, grant administration, or investment analysis would be an advantage.

This position will initially be offered as a one-year contract, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent role, subject to business needs and performance