Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Singapore, Australia+, and Thailand

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Role: Permanent

Reporting to: Vicky Wang (Finance Director)

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, leading corporate financial performance reporting, conducting variance analysis, and performing various modeling to support and drive business growth. You will support FD and build a strong partnership with local business functions and EXCOM members, becoming a trusted business commercial partner on financial performance, case planning, and investments to improve value. This position, as well as Finance Controller, reports to the Finance Director.

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

• Lead all aspects of 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 making proposals to the FD to close any performance gaps versus plan, as well as ensuring clear insights for decision-making.
• Develop, implement, and lead on financial / cost controlling, reporting tools (e.g., GPM, WBS, etc), budgeting and analysis, ensuring compliance by getting appropriate controls, interpreting data, identifying trends, and presenting optimally with all partners. 
  Oversee reporting and monitoring of interpersonal performance measurements to enhance and implement new systems or processes 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 for sales, operations, and supply planning, driving cost efficiency, pricing, margin management, 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 a 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.  

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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