SEA FP & A MANAGER

Job Description : SEA FP & A MANAGER A leading global FMCG company is seeking a Senior Manager for Southeast Asia Financial Planning and Analysis, based in Kuala Lumpur. This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting business growth across multiple countries, while working within an organisation that values people development and encourages sharing ideas. You will be empowered to express your passion for finance and analysis, collaborate with teams across geographies, and contribute to a mission-driven culture focused on health and sustainability. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, ensuring equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. If you are eager to grow professionally in a supportive environment that recognises your contributions, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Prepare monthly Rolling Forecast Profit & Loss statements from Gross Sales to Net Profit for assigned countries within Southeast Asia, ensuring detailed accuracy for management review. Convert country-level financial data into consolidated regional forecasts for submission to the Regional Business Unit, maintaining consistency and clarity throughout the process. Develop brand and customer Profit & Loss statements from Gross Sales to Return on Profit, providing insightful analysis for strategic decision-making. Create and maintain comprehensive financial databases and dashboards for the management team, enabling effective monitoring of key metrics. Generate detailed reporting and analysis upon request from management or regional teams, ensuring timely delivery of actionable insights. Validate and consolidate risks and opportunities within rolling forecasts, supporting robust financial planning across the region. Act as the primary finance contact point for the Asia-Pacific zone, addressing queries and providing support as needed. Prepare quarterly reviews with senior management on deep-dive topics related to regional financial performance. Analyse financial assumptions from top-line revenue to profitability within the Global Planning System, summarising key activities for assigned countries. Attend financial review meetings between country teams and regional finance, aligning on gap-closing plans and updating relevant information. Minimum seven years’ experience in financial planning and analysis or finance business partnering roles within multinational environments. Advanced proficiency in financial modelling techniques combined with strong Microsoft Office skills; technical expertise in PowerQuery and Power BI is highly desirable. Proven track record of collaborating effectively across functions, geographies, and cultures to achieve shared objectives. Strategic thinking abilities paired with analytical skills that enable you to apply finance knowledge to diverse business challenges. Excellent communication skills with the capacity to influence senior stakeholders, peers, and business partners through clear presentation of complex information. Flexibility to travel as required for meetings, reviews or collaborative projects across Southeast Asia. Past experience in business partnering roles is considered advantageous but not mandatory. Ability to validate assumptions within global planning systems by understanding key drivers of top-line revenue and profitability. Competence in preparing detailed commentary on variances between actual results versus forecasts for management reporting purposes. Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment by respecting differences in age, race, gender, nationality, background, education, religion or beliefs.

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