Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive management planning and decision-making by identifying, maintaining, and evaluating relevant business and financial information, and recommending appropriate financial actions aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead the monthly Integrated Business Planning process (Latest Estimate and 3-month rolling forecast) to assess market developments and trends in demand and supply, and provide clear financial insights and implications.
• Coordinate and manage the annual budgeting process by consolidating cross-functional inputs, performing quantitative analysis, and ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic direction.
• Perform comprehensive financial analysis, including fixed and variable cost variance, headcount variance, manufacturing cost and gap analysis, and sales margin analysis, while promoting cost awareness across the organization.
• Analyze month-end closing results and deliver insightful commentary to senior management, covering key metrics such as Net Sales Revenue, price and volume mix, Gross Profit (GP), Operating Profit (OP), Break-even Point (BEP), Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC), and Cause-of-Change (CoC).
• Lead the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the 3-year Mid-Term Plan (MTP).
• Review and validate Profit & Loss (P&L) projections for new product launches (VCA), including risk assessment and financial viability.
• Participate in Transfer Pricing (TP) analysis by reviewing assumptions and ensuring compliance prior to submission.
• Provide ad hoc analytical support for projects, including price increase (PI) subsidy analysis, P&L evaluation, and scenario-based financial simulations.
• Support accounting operations for both local and international business units, including Singapore entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in compliance with group policies and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to finance and accounting-related projects such as process improvements, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to strengthen their technical expertise in financial analysis and business acumen.
• Uphold strong governance standards by ensuring strict adherence to AOP, MTP, and monthly closing processes, including compliance with submission timelines and Regional Office guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or a professional qualification such as ACCA, MICPA, or CIMA (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 7–8 years of experience in accounting and finance functions, including at least 2–3 years in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), preferably within trading, manufacturing, or FMCG industries.
• Strong business acumen with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Highly meticulous with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven experience in project management; PMO exposure is an added advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Advantages:

• Hands-on experience in risk management, budget tracking, financial planning and strategy, statistical analysis, research reporting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and financial modelling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps, recommend practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.