Senior Finance Analyst

Johnson Electric Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric Group in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior FP&A professional to lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting within a manufacturing environment. You will partner with operations and business teams to translate data into actionable insights and drive financial performance.

The role requires 6–8 years in FP&A or controlling, Big 4 audit experience preferred, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in FP&A/management accounting/controlling, manufacturing experience preferred.
• Big 4 external audit experience is a plus.
• Strong commercial/business partnering to translate data into recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or equivalent BI tools; ERP experience.
• Able to work with large datasets and maintain data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; leadership potential for Lead level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting packs (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow) with variance analysis.
• Support timely financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Business and Operations to understand performance drivers and provide insights.
• Coordinate budgeting and rolling forecast cycles; build financial models and scenarios.
• Support manufacturing finance activities such as standard costing and cost reduction tracking.
• Prepare leadership review materials and present key messages, risks and opportunities.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses for pricing, profitability, make/buy and improvement projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/ACCA

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Power Automate

ERP integrations

Job description

Business analytics, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting packs (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow where applicable), including variance analysis vs. budget/forecast and prior year.
• Support finance controllers the delivery of accurate and timely financial reports to senior management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
• Work closely with Business and Operations teams to understand performance drivers (volume, price, mix, yield, scrap, labor and overhead absorption) and provide actionable insights across all regions and segments
• Support SG&A, CAPEX and sales reporting, including tracking, analysis, and follow-up on key initiatives.
• Coordinate budgeting and rolling forecast cycles; build/maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support decision-making and assist in 5-year strategy plan process
• Support manufacturing finance activities such as standard costing maintenance, product costing analysis, margin bridge, and cost reduction tracking (as applicable to the site/business).
• Prepare business review materials for leadership (monthly/quarterly) and present key messages, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Ad-hoc analysis to support pricing, customer/product profitability, make/buy assessments, and performance improvement projects.

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

• Support the adoption and utilization of business intelligence tools and data analytics practices to enhance financial decision-making and operational insights.
• Support the enhancement of financial systems and ERP integrations to improve reporting capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Drive reporting improvements through automation, standardization and simplification (e.g., Power BI dashboards, Excel models, and workflow enhancements).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Qualified professional accountant (e.g. CPA, CMA, ACCA)
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in FP&A/management accounting/controlling, with exposure to a manufacturing environment is highly preferable.
• With Big 4 external audit experience (or equivalent top-tier audit firm)
• Strong commercial/business partnering experience, able to translate data into recommendations for non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI (and/or other BI tools). Knowledge of Power Automate is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; comfortable working with large datasets.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence across functions and levels.
• Proactive, hands-on, learning agility and continuous improvement mindset.
• Candidates with stronger leadership/project ownership experience may be considered for Lead level.
• Willing to work in Tai Po industrial estate

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.