Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Job Description & Requirements

The incumbent will provide comprehensive financial support to the FP&A Manager across financial planning & analysis, budgeting, and performance reporting for a designated market within the Cluster (Australia, Thailand, or Singapore). This role will take full ownership of the Full P&L and Free Cash Flow for the assigned market, acting as its primary FP&A business partner.

The position is responsible for developing financial plans based on market performance, monitoring cash flow to ensure business sustainability, and delivering strategic financial insights and recommendations to guide management decision-making.

This role will work closely with local business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive financial analysis, budget planning, and forecasting activities. The incumbent will also collaborate with Entity Finance Controlling and Supply Planning functions to align financials with business strategy, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient submission of all market financials and reporting requirements.

In addition, the role will partner closely with market stakeholders to review performance, provide deep analytical insights, and constructively challenge assumptions to drive improved financial outcomes for the assigned market.

As Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst, you will be responsible for the following:

1. Support the FP&A Manager in financial planning cycles including financial planning & analysis, budget management, performance reporting, and FCF management under the Cluster Market structure. Prepare and consolidate working files for annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and A&SP planning processes at Market P&L level. Establish planning templates and coordinate with business partners to gather financial inputs and ensure alignment with planning assumptions. Manage TM1 / IBP / GPM system uploads and coordinate with Corporate FP&A to support required analysis and ensure timely submission. Support HQ and Regional reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
2. Manage and analyze OPEX and Marketing & Sales financial performance (i.e., revenue and expenditure) to ensure alignment with overall business strategy. Manage and analyze balance sheet and cash flow performance to support accurate year-end landing and ensure financial sustainability of operations. Track and analyze actual performance vs. plan, perform variance analysis, and identify corrective and preventive actions to address performance gaps. Develop financial models and scenario analyses, including pricing and financial simulations, to support business decision-making and deliver commercial value.
3. Partner with the Entity Controlling team to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes by coordinating with Accounting, GBS, and cross-functional business partners. Ensure accurate system reporting for management P&L. Monitor and control budget management in partnership with budget owners, ensuring alignment with financial plans. Perform actual Capex analysis and support Capex planning and management.
4. Coordinate with GBS on master data maintenance, including product cost, profit and cost centers, transfer pricing, and PIR setup. Support cross-functional teams and global initiatives through ad-hoc financial analysis, simulations, and financial modeling to support business initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualifications: University degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, Economics or Accounting.
• Work Experience: 5 to 8 years' experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or related position, preferably in international environments.
• Language: Fluency in English
• Functional Skills: Proficiency in MS Office applications (especially Excel) and working knowledge of SAP; experience with financial planning and reporting processes is preferred. Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to work under tight timelines and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a growth mindset.