FP & A Head

Job Description : FP & A HEAD FOR SE ASIA OUT OF MALAYSIA Role is open to Asian candidates An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished finance professional to step into the role of Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, based in Kuala Lumpur. This pivotal position offers you the chance to shape financial strategy and performance across Southeast Asia, working at the heart of a highly respected multinational organisation. You will be instrumental in driving business results, collaborating closely with diverse teams, and ensuring robust financial processes that underpin long-term growth. What you'll do: As Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will play an integral part in shaping the financial landscape across Southeast Asia. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you engaging with country finance teams to drive performance management initiatives that span every aspect of the profit and loss statement. Drive performance management across all profit and loss lines as well as operating free cash flow for Southeast Asia by leading regular meetings, workshops, and face-to-face sessions with country teams to ensure alignment on targets. Take ownership of closing processes, forecasting cycles, and budgetary controls for front office functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all submissions. Prepare comprehensive presentations, reports, data analyses, and discussion points for key meetings aimed at driving actionable results throughout the region. Identify gaps between actuals or forecasts versus targets; provide insightful recommendations, facilitate discussions on mitigation strategies, and oversee action plans to achieve objectives. Develop a deep understanding of topline drivers and profitability levers for each market business unit to inform resource allocation decisions. Champion efficiency improvements by organising workshops focused on best practice sharing, tracking progress on initiatives, and conducting return-on-investment analyses. Act as the primary bridge between market business units and the regional zone by preparing detailed monthly rolling forecasts from gross sales to net profit for assigned countries. Ensure high-quality financial submissions from local teams that enable accurate consolidation at the regional level; convert local P&L statements into standardised formats for reporting purposes. Maintain robust financial databases and dashboards for management review while preparing detailed variance analyses, risk assessments, and commentary for month-end reporting cycles. Support long-term sustainable growth by participating in annual strategic planning exercises that set the course for future business expansion. What you bring: To excel as Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will draw upon extensive experience gained within large-scale FMCG or multinational environments where rigorous financial discipline is paramount. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA or ICAEW is essential for this role. You bring at least ten years’ experience in financial planning & analysis or cash management roles within fast-moving consumer goods companies or multinational corporations. Your approach is highly collaborative; you are known as a dependable team player who is committed to achieving shared goals while supporting colleagues across functions. You have demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail—your follow-through ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Your interpersonal skills are outstanding; you communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels—listening carefully to understand competing requirements before offering thoughtful solutions. Resourcefulness defines your work style; you are able to navigate ambiguity independently while remaining sensitive to group needs. You possess strong influencing abilities that enable you to foster multi-functional collaborations built on trust and mutual respect.

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