Deputy Manager of Financial Analysis

MatchaTalent; Kota Semarang; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent seeks a Deputy Manager – Financial Analysis & FP&A to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision support for regional operations in Indonesia. You will drive cost controls, monitor performance, and partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to improve financial efficiency.

You will supervise a small team of finance professionals, deliver regular reports, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives while communicating in English with expatriate leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget formulation, review, and annual execution monitoring for regional operations.
• Monitor variances between actuals and budgets across regions.
• Provide financial analysis to identify cost drivers and efficiency opportunities.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and performance analyses for senior leadership.
• Analyze KPIs and operational data to support business decisions and ROI evaluations.
• Support Sales/Marketing with financial insights for promotions and spending.
• Mentor and develop junior finance staff across regions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Provide timely financial insights to regional and factory teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Budgeting

Cost control

Team leadership

Excel

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

english communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Management

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle Financials

Hyperion

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The candidate required to work at Jakarta orSurabaya, Indonesia.

Client Overview

Our client is a rapidly growing multinational FMCG company specializing in frozen and chilled food products, with a strong presence across Southeast Asia and Indonesia as one of its key markets.

The company operates localized manufacturing, distribution, and commercial activities in Indonesia, supported by multiple production facilities, regional business units, cold-chain logistics networks, and nationwide distribution channels.

As the organization continues to expand its regional operations, the company is strengthening its financial analysis function to improve budget execution, operational performance monitoring, cost efficiency, and financial decision-making across its business units and regional operations.

Job Role

The Deputy Manager – Financial Analysis & FP&A is a finance leadership role responsible for comprehensive budget management, financial analysis, operational performance monitoring, and financial decision support for regional business operations.

The position will bridge operational data and corporate financial objectives by leading budget formulation and execution tracking, analyzing operational performance, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, and preparing management reports for senior leadership.

The role will also provide financial support to Sales and Marketing teams by evaluating commercial expenses, promotional activities, and operational spending to improve financial efficiency and business performance.

The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and factory teams and will supervise a small team of finance and accounting professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation, review, and execution monitoring of annual budgets for regional business operations.
• Monitor budget utilization and identify significant variances between actual performance and approved budgets.
• Conduct financial and operational analysis to identify cost drivers, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare regular management reports, financial analysis packages, and performance dashboards for senior management.
• Track and analyze key financial and operational KPIs to support business performance evaluation.
• Analyze operational expenses, cost structures, and business performance to provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support for Sales and Marketing activities, including promotional spending, commercial expenses, and trade activities.
• Evaluate the financial efficiency and potential ROI of marketing and commercial initiatives.
• Monitor regional business performance and identify financial risks, operational challenges, and potential growth opportunities.
• Support management in developing cost‑saving initiatives and improving financial and operational efficiency.
• Conduct financial analysis for business improvement projects and management enhancement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and factory teams to resolve financial and operational issues.
• Support regional and factory operations by providing timely financial insights and business analysis.
• Establish consistent financial analysis, reporting, and budget monitoring practices across regional operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of finance and accounting staff.
• Coordinate with senior management and corporate finance teams to ensure regional financial objectives are aligned with overall business strategy.
• Prepare financial forecasts, performance updates, and analytical recommendations for management decision-making.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Analysis, FP&A, Business Finance, or related finance functions.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory, team lead, or equivalent finance leadership capacity.
• Experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, or other operationally intensive industries is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in budget formulation, budget execution monitoring, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Proven experience conducting operational financial analysis and monitoring financial performance across business units, regional operations, or multiple departments.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Experience supporting commercial functions such as Sales and Marketing through financial analysis and expense monitoring.
• Strong ability to analyze operational data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior financial analysts or finance and accounting staff.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms is preferred.
• Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication, coordination, and cross‑functional collaboration capabilities.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand the relationship between operational performance and financial results.
• High sense of responsibility, initiative, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working closely with factory, regional, and front‑line operational teams.
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken, for daily business communication and interaction with Chinese‑speaking expatriate executives and management.
• Willing to work on‑site and adapt to the assigned regional business location.

Job Code: #878