Financial Analyst

Role overview

This position focuses on analyzing financial and business performance, including expense trends, returns, depreciation, working capital, and investment-related activity. The role supports decision-making through reporting, research, and careful review of financial data.

Key responsibilities

• Build forecasts and examine patterns in sales, finance, and broader business conditions.
• Suggest improvements to financial policies and guidelines that strengthen the company’s financial standing.
• Prepare figures for journal entries and review the general ledger along with related statements for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Gather, organize, and assess information needed for financial statements, ledgers, reports, and tax preparation.
• Create financial reports for both internal stakeholders and external recipients.
• Follow all safety and health requirements connected to the role and any instructions from the supervisor.
• Observe and comply with company security procedures at all times.
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• A qualified accountant with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience for the analyst level, or 3 to 5 years for the senior analyst level; an equivalent mix of education, training, or experience may also be considered.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin are required, as this role will coordinate with counterparts in China.
• Advanced computer proficiency is needed, including familiarity with the employer’s software tools.
• High-level Excel skills, including macro use, are essential.
• Experience with SAP, TM1, and Power BI would be an advantage.
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, including management, is important.

Knowledge and working abilities

• Can present information clearly and answer questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Able to identify issues, collect data, establish facts, and reach logical conclusions.
• Comfortable using a Windows-based computer and related software.
• Capable of writing simple correspondence and understanding visual aids.
• Can follow straightforward one- or two-step instructions and work within standardized situations.
• Can read simple instructions, short messages, and memos with understanding.
• Comfortable performing basic arithmetic, including fractions and decimals.
• Can calculate ratios, percentages, and rates, and interpret graphs.

Fraud awareness notice

Applicants should be cautious of scams. Any legitimate communication from the hiring team will come through the official job portal or from a jabil.com email address. A Jabil representative may also contact candidates by direct phone call. The company does not ask for payment at any stage of hiring and will never request sensitive personal information such as a social security number, birth certificate, bank details, driver’s license number, or passport information by phone or email. If identity theft is suspected, candidates should contact local law enforcement. Suspicious listings should be reported to the website where they appeared.