Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (SAT)

This job posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

Local Applicants are welcome.

Role: Permanent

Location: Singapore

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

This role will lead the FP&A function for OCC performance management, coordinating financial plans (AP/SP) and forecasts (LE/OL) planning cycles at the P&L level, managing corporate financial performance reporting, conducting variance analysis and performing various modeling to support and drive business growth. You will support FD and build strong partnership with local business functions and EXCOM members, becoming a trusted business commercial partner on financial performance, business cases planning and investments to maximize ROI. This position, as well as Finance Controller, is reporting to the Finance Director.

As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (SAT), you will:

• Oversee and coordinate the FP&A activities, A&SP and forecast (LE&OL) processes and timely submission of reporting, supporting shaping the storyline and the decks. 
  Responsible for the monthly performance update and analysis by preparing standard management performance reports to the market EXCOM and make proposals to the FD to close any performance gaps versus plan as well as ensure clear insights for decision-making.
• Design, enforce and lead on financial / costs controlling, reporting tools (e.g. GPM, WBS, etc), budgeting and analysis, ensuring compliance by getting appropriate controls, interpreting data, identifying trends and communicating effectively with all stakeholders. 
  Oversee reporting and monitoring of organizational performance metrics to enhance and implement new systems or process that support a growing business model.
• Focus on building profitability reports and delivering strategic analysis on M&S investments with strong commercial intuition. Partner and build new ways of working to sales, operations and supply planning, driving cost efficiency, pricing, margin managment and long-term planning. 
• Provide robust financial modeling for business cases and develop relevant what-if scenarios analysis with refined assumptions as well as challenge the logic of plans to facilitate effective decision making; Drive continuous optimization of ROI and maximization of business targets, acting as a commercial business partner.
• Take a lead role or key contributor to global & regional projects on a market level when required

Who are we looking for?

• University degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, Economics or Accounting.

• 5+ years of experience in Finance role with proven expertise in planning and analysis, preferably with a multi-national FMCG organization.

• Excellent MS Office skills and SAP knowledge in FI/CO.
• Good command of English.
• Experience in forecasting the full set of financial statements (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash-flow statements).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business insights, meticulous, strategic mindset, passion for understanding business and open communication.
• Customer-oriented mindset; flexible and able to work under tight deadlines.  

What to expect

Expect well being initiatives, flexible working arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including a unique family leave policy. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisors.