FP&A (Cost / Gross Margin)

We are partnering with a renowned MNC to identify a FP&A professional to support regional FP&A, gross margin management, and investment governance across Asia.

This is a highly visible individual contributor role reporting directly to the Regional Finance Director, with strong exposure to regional leadership and business unit stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the regional finance function by providing clarity on quarterly financial performance, cost management, and regional initiatives.
2. Drive management reporting and provide actionable insights to support decision-making at the regional level.
3. Manage intercompany recharges and cost allocations, including oversight of headcount-related recharges and ensuring financial discipline across the region.
4. Partner closely with business units and country stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of gross margin performance across the region.
5. Analyse gross margin fluctuations and identify underlying drivers such as pricing, volume, product mix, and cost movements.
6. Work collaboratively with commercial and operational stakeholders to drive margin improvement initiatives and strengthen business performance.
7. Support regional projects and initiatives, including investment-related projects, operational improvement initiatives, and governance support across countries where required.
8. Contribute to best practice sharing and controlling governance across the region.

Qualifications:

1. Strong foundation in FP&A, controlling, or commercial finance within a regional or MNC environment.
2. Experience analysing and managing gross margins, with the ability to identify trends, abnormalities, and commercial drivers.
3. Commercially minded with strong business partnering capabilities and confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
4. Naturally curious and analytical, with a mindset focused on understanding the “why” behind financial performance and operational trends.
5. Exposure to investment analysis, business case evaluation, and ROI tracking would be highly advantageous.
6. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential; exposure to SAP and Power BI would be advantageous.

Please email your cv directly in word format to [email protected]

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days.

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