SEA FP&A Lead

Financial Planning & Analysis ·       Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes for the SEA region. ·       Prepare and analyze monthly financial performance reports, identifying key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations. ·       Manage the monthly Sales Flash Report and provide timely business performance updates to regional leadership. ·       Support the preparation and consolidation of Monthly Business Reports (MBR) and other management reporting requirements. ·       Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance. Business Performance Management ·       Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support strategic business decisions. ·       Monitor key business and financial KPIs, providing insights to drive revenue growth and profitability. ·       Partner with commercial, marketing, and operational teams to evaluate business performance and identify improvement opportunities. ·       Analyze retailer sell-out data, market trends, and consumer insights to support demand planning and strategic initiatives. Budgeting & Strategic Planning ·       Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast exercises across the region. ·       Support SEA regional strategy development by providing financial analysis, market intelligence, and business performance insights. ·       Collaborate with leadership teams in the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives. ·       Drive continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, and reporting processes. Stakeholder Management ·       Act as a key finance business partner to regional and local management teams. ·       Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations. ·       Present financial findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner. ·      Support ad hoc business analysis, projects, and management requests as required. Benefits ·      Young and active environment, growth opportunities ·      Entitled to insurance and other benefits in accordance with company policies ·      14 days annual leave ·       1 month fixed bonus(AWS) and around 2 months of variable bonus, which is determined at the company’s sole discretion ·       Up to S$2500Flexible Benefits and up to S$500 worth of Free Fine Today products per year, S$100 Capitaland birthday voucher. Requirements ·       Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline. ·       Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CFA are advantageous. ·       Language: Business level Japanese & English. ·       Over 10 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance, Corporate Planning, or related finance functions. ·       Experience supporting regional or multinational business operations is preferred. ·       FMCG, consumer goods, retail, or distribution industry experience is mandatory ·       Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills. ·       Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization tools is an advantage. ·       Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance management. ·       Ability to synthesize large datasets into meaningful business insights. ·       Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. ·       Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. ·       Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. ·       Open-minded with the ability to embrace diverse perspectives and drive constructive discussions. ·       Basic understanding of business systems, data management, and IT-related processes is preferred.