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

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Masai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee and tea firm in Johor is seeking an APAC Operation FP&A Manager to optimize financial performance across the region. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in financial analysis with strong skills in Excel and Power BI. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budget development, and performance analysis. Join a passionate team and contribute to a vibrant work culture with exciting benefits.

Benefits

Exciting allowances

Sports perks

Coffee and tea served all day

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years experience in FP&A, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end closing processes ensuring financial reporting accuracy.
• Maintain database of key financial data across the Region.
• Conduct financial analysis providing actionable insights.

Skills

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

APAC Operation FP&A Manager

Full-time

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.

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 optimize (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 organizational goals;
• Play a key role in preparing for key management team meetings, by providing insightful financial data and analysis
• Conducts 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

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/ Financerelated
• Experienced:A minimum of 5-10 year's 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.

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibilitywithin 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 Johoroffice.

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

Here’s why you should apply:

• Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
• Exciting allowances to perk up your day
• Sports perks to keep you energized
• The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – or be your own Barista!