Mandarin Speaking FP&A Manager

• Led the finance department in conducting in- depth financial analysis, developing many Tier-1 clients and Tier-2 clients.
  


• Guided the product department in leveraging a finance-driven product pricing strategy model.
  


• Created annual macroeconomic forecast reports for the UK & Ireland region, presented to the Regional CEOand HQ CFO. Provided strategic financial analysis insights and proactive risk assessments on inflation, interest rates, etc, guiding other departments in mitigating operational risks.
  

• Developed financial forecasting model, improving forecast accuracy significantly
  


• Worked with other departments to develop and execute comprehensive full-region budget plans
  


• Cost-saving initiatives, significantly enhancing operating profitability.
  

• Tracked monthly operating and financial performance for the UK & Ireland region, including in-depth financial P&L and collections variance analysis.
  


• Identified business pain points and forecasted operational risks, delivering a comprehensive and specialized management and financial analysis report with targeted financial solutions and process optimizations to guide different departments in improving workflows and mitigating risks.
  

• Implemented overdue payment forecasting models and guiding sales department to reduce the overdue rate and shortened DSOyear-over- year, driving improved liquidity and working capital efficiency.
  


• Implemented overdue payment forecasting models and conducted weekly receivables meetings with sales and senior management
  


• Established partnerships with some factoring institutions, securing a significant number in financing for high-risk clients and reducing overdue accounts for key clients, thereby enhancing overall cash flow stability.
  

Requirements

• Proven track record in an FP&A role, adept at handling large datasets and generating insights.
  


• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
  


• Mandarin is a big plus.
  


• Expertise in financial modelling, dashboards, and scenario planning.
  


• Proactive problem-solving and strategic planning.
  


• Exceptional ability to translate business drivers into financial metrics and actionable insights.
  


• Strong communication and storytelling skills, making complex data accessible to diverse audiences.
  


• Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, and BI tools.
  


• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven with a focus on excellence.
  


• Collaborative and team-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  


• Adaptable, organised, and detail-oriented with a positive, “glass-half-full” outlook.