APAC Operation Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

JDE Peet's; Masai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee and tea company in Johor is seeking an experienced APAC Operation FP&A Manager to drive financial performance by optimizing business performance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting/Finance, 5-10 years of experience in FP&A within a manufacturing environment, and strong skills in financial analysis and Microsoft Excel. This role offers a passionate work culture along with career development opportunities and various perks.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Meal subsidies

Sports perks

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-10 years experience in FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong skills in financial analysis and interpretation of complex financial data.
• Structured approach with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end closing processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Conduct KPI analysis on revenue, costs, and expenses.
• Develop financial models for business opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Align financial objectives with organisational goals during budget preparation.
• Provide financial data for key management meetings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Company Description

For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fuelled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household names such as L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure‑play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.

What’s it like to work at JDE? We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

At JDE, we’re Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.

Job Description

As a APAC Operation FP&A Manager you will be asked to cooperate with the Head of Finance APAC Operation to drive financial performance of the Region by making recommendations to optimise (financial) business performance. This includes providing support throughout the Region as regarding the performance analysis, annual operating plan (budget) development and forecasting.

Responsibilities / Key Activities

• Actively participate in month‑end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Maintaining database of key financial data (Actuals, Forecast, AOP) across the Region.
• Execute comprehensive KPI analysis, encompassing revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Work closely with all Plant Managers and controllers to conduct periodic financial analysis, both backward and forward‑looking, providing actionable insights and recommendations
• Execute the development of financial models to analyse various business opportunities and cost‑saving initiatives, supporting decision‑making processes and maximizing profitability. Analyse and assess Cross Countries Projects/NPD/business case feasibility for the Region
• Provide proposals on strategic actions and crafted internal and external messaging to stakeholders
• Contribute to the planning and development of the annual operating plan budget, aligning financial objectives with organisational goals;
• Play a key role in preparing for key management team meetings, by providing insightful financial data and analysis
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support critical business decisions
• Being the Financial Control of the Regional Supply SG&A
• Identify reporting efficiencies and drive automation across the Region

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Academic Program: Degree, preferably Accounting/ Finance related
• Experienced: A minimum of 5‑10 years experience in FP&A, budgeting and forecasting, preferably in manufacturing environment
• Skillset: Strong skills in financial analysis, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, accounting principles, able to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's?

Here’s How To Apply

• Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form
• After applying, we’ll reach out within three weeks to let you know what’s next.
• During the application process, you’ll be asked to do an online assessment and at least one interview at our Johor office.

Would you like to join a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritises your passion for positive change?

Here’s Why You Should Apply

• Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
• Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
• Exciting allowances to perk up your day
• Meal subsidies (because great coffee needs great snacks!)
• Sports perks to keep you energized
• The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – or be your own Barista!