Business Planning and Analysis Head

Job Description : HEAD OF BUSINESS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS THAILAND A renowned and continuous expanding FMCG MNC firm is looking for a Head of Business Planning & Analysis (x1 vacancy) in Thailand to take on a crucial business partnering role. In this job, you will lead a team, be responsible for business planning & analysis and commercial-focus functions, and leading the business to the next phase of growth. The Head of Business Planning & Analysis (BPA) plays a crucial role as a partner to the Thailand Commercial Team, Finance Director, and the Executive Committee. Working closely with the commercial teams, this position aims to ensure that the best financial decisions are made, both in the short and long term. Oversee the company's financial forecasts, annual budgeting process, five-year strategic plan, month-end reporting, and monthly communication and recommendations for channel profit and loss Offer valuable commercial analysis across various market strategies, such as pricing, return on marketing spend, new product development, cost engineering, cost control, distributor management, and route-to-market models. Maintain a deep understanding of the business drivers of financial performance Conduct insightful analysis of commercial data and provide actionable recommendations Design consumer and trade investment mechanisms that align with financial goals while achieving marketing and commercial objectives Collaborate with the commercial team, monitoring performance, identifying trends, and providing insights and recommendations for improvement strategies Provide financial support for new product development Monitor and analyse variances against the plan to develop a clear understanding of business performance, manage expectations, and implement corrective actions when necessary Maintain effective and efficient communication with cross-functional team and management regarding financial performance updates To success in this Head of BPA position, you must have proven experiences in commercial finance, business partnering and FP&A position. You must have strong business acumen and enjoy working in FMCG dynamic environment. Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent qualification Strong background in the FMCG industry with a history of collaborating with senior stakeholders Possesses a business partnering mindset and skills Works well collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams Experience in team management and development Demonstrates effective engagement with diverse stakeholders, displaying maturity, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence Ability to focus on both details and the bigger picture, combining accuracy and precision Commercially oriented with a high level of curiosity Driven, self-motivated, and takes ownership to achieve results Possesses a deep understanding of business strategy, drivers, flows, markets, trends, and risks

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