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.