Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

At Busy Bees Asia, we're more than just preschools. With over 900 centres worldwide, we are shaping the future of early childhood education. As part of our growing team, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our financial planning capabilities and supporting data-driven decisions that impact children, families, and educators across the region.

We are looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to champion financial planning, performance insights, and reporting excellence. This role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive business growth, financial discipline, and strategic outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver clear, insightful business performance reports, management dashboards, and board decks.
• Lead the data warehouse implementation, collaborating with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and build meaningful dashboards.
• Drive monthly financial reviews, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities versus budget and forecast.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, translating operational initiatives and trends into financial targets.
• Strengthen data governance and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of data for reporting and analytics.
• Identify proactive insights to influence stakeholders and simplify complex financial information.
• Support strategic initiatives such as margin improvement, cost optimisation, and business case development.
• Serve as a strategic partner to operations, providing data-driven recommendations to improve performance and achieve business objectives.

What You Bring

• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of FP&A or commercial finance experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes to operational goals.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capability.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence effectively.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity.