Financial Analyst Leader/General Manager - Finance

Pankaj Madan; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 200,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a high-impact Financial Analyst Leader to drive strategic financial planning and performance analysis for multinational clients in Southeast Asia and Oceania. This pivotal role involves providing actionable insights to executive leadership, optimizing financial performance, and enabling business growth through robust forecasting, budgeting, and reporting frameworks. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing finance team and collaborate with various business units to identify risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Regional experience across APAC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis across multiple business units.
• Analyze P&L, cost structures, and financial KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for investment planning.

Skills

Analytical Expertise

Business Partnering

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

CPA

CFA

MBA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a high-impact Financial Analyst Leader to drive strategic financial planning and performance analysis for our multinational clients operating across Southeast Asia and Oceania. This role is pivotal in providing actionable insights to executive leadership, optimizing financial performance, and enabling business growth through robust forecasting, budgeting, and reporting frameworks.

The ideal candidate will bring deep analytical expertise, business partnering experience, and the ability to lead a high-performing finance team across markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Planning

- Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function across multiple business units

- Drive the annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term planning processes

- Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions

2. Performance Analysis & Reporting

- Analyze P&L, cost structures, margin performance, and financial KPIs

- Prepare insightful reports for C-Suite and Board stakeholders

- Implement dashboarding tools for real-time performance tracking

3. Business Partnering

- Collaborate with Business, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain leaders to identify risks and opportunities

- Act as a commercial partner for investment planning, ROI assessments, and scenario modeling

- Provide financial insights to drive strategic decisions and growth initiatives

4. Team Leadership & Development

- Lead and mentor regional finance analysts and planning teams

- Foster a high-performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement and upskilling

- Ensure cross-country alignment and knowledge sharing

5. Process Optimization & Governance

- Streamline FP&A processes for efficiency and consistency

- Ensure compliance with regional regulations and internal controls

- Drive automation and digital transformation in financial reporting

Key Requirements

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred

Experience & Skills

- 8+ years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance, with 3+ years in a leadership role

- Regional experience across APAC is strongly preferred

- Proven success in business partnering with cross-functional teams

- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and influencing skills

- Highly analytical with a problem-solving mindset

- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural, and matrixed environment