Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

The incumbent is responsible for providing full financial support to FP&A Manager in the areas of financial planning & analysis, budget management and performance reporting. This position will partner with business stakeholders for financial analysis and budgetary forecasting Liaise with Entity Finance Controlling and Supply Planning functions for finance related tasks to support business strategy Ensure timely, accurate and efficient submission of all market financials and reporting requirements.

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

1. Support the FP&A Manager for financial planning cycles on financial planning & analysis, budget management and performance reporting. Prepare working files and consolidate for annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and A&SP planning processes at Market P&L level. Establish templates and liaise with business partners for financial input. Responsible for TM1/ IBP/ GPM systems upload and coordinate with Corporate FP&A for required analysis and timely submission. Perform HQ / Regional reporting requirements.

2. Manage and analyze OPEX / Marketing & Sales financial performances (i.e. revenues, expenditure) to ensure all operations are aligned with business strategy. Track and analyze actual performance vs. plan with variance analysis and corrective/preventive action to mitigate gaps. Develop modeling for various analysis and deliver commercial added values such as pricing/financial scenario simulations to facilitate business decision making.

3. Co-work with Entity Controlling team to manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes by coordinating with Accounting, GBS and cross-functional business partners. Ensure correct system reporting for management and statutory P&L. Control and monitor budget management in partnering with budget owners. Perform actual Capex analysis and Capex planning/management.

4. Coordinate with GBS for master data maintenance (product cost, profit / cost center, transfer pricing, PIR setup etc). Support other functions and global projects on ad-hoc analysis on developing simulation and financial models to support business initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualifications: University degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, Economics or Accounting. 3 to 5 years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or related position, preferably in international environments.
• Language: Fluency in English is required
• Functional Skills: Proficiency in MS Office skills (esp. Excel) and SAP knowledge Experience with Financial Planning and Reporting. Possess business acumen, strong analytical skills, the ability to work under time pressure, interpersonal skills to collaborate with different business partners, and a growth mindset.