Business Planning & Analytics (Strategy Lead)

Shopee; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee is hiring an FP&A Lead in Malaysia to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across our ecommerce operations. You will own the P&L for the business unit, partner with Business, Logistics, and Operations teams, and deliver insights that shape strategic decisions.

Seek a professional with 5–8 years in FP&A or related fields, strong Excel/Sheets skills, and experience in data visualization (Power BI) with leadership capability to mentor analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, analytics, or strategy roles.
• Experience in e-commerce, tech, logistics, or high-growth environments preferred.
• Proven track record of owning P&L and driving business performance.
• Excel/Google Sheets data handling; SQL/Power BI experience a plus.
• Leadership experience with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and budgeting with department heads to set targets.
• Own the P&L for the business unit and monitor KPIs like GMV, take rates, fulfillment costs.
• Build and maintain financial models to simulate scenarios (market entries, pricing, subsidies).
• Conduct ROI analyses on initiatives and evaluate feasibility of strategic plans.
• Prepare dashboards and presentations translating data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Improve forecasting methods and automate reporting workflows.
• Mentor and manage a team of analysts, fostering performance and curiosity.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

As the BP&A Lead, you will be responsible for providing valuable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring the achievement of financial objectives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the overall success of the company by leveraging your expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Lead the annual and quarterly budgeting cycles. You will work closely with department heads (e.g., Business units, Warehouse, Logistics) to set realistic yet ambitious financial targets.
• Performance Management: Own the P&L for the business unit. Monitor KPIs such as GMV (Gross Merchandise Value), take rates, and fulfillment costs. Identify variances and proactively recommend course corrections.
• Financial Modeling: Build and maintain complex financial models to simulate various business scenarios, such as new market entries, pricing shifts, or changes in shipping subsidies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the "financial conscience" for the Business Development and Operations teams. Conduct ROI analysis on new projects and evaluate the feasibility of strategic initiatives.
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare high-impact presentations and dashboards for senior leadership, translating complex data into clear, concise, and actionable insights.
• Process Optimization: Continuously improve the accuracy of forecasting methodologies and automate reporting workflows.
• Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of analysts, fostering a culture of high performance, detail orientation, and commercial curiosity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business analytics, or strategy roles
• Prior experience in e-commerce, tech, logistics, or high-growth environments is highly preferred
• Proven track record of owning P&L and driving business performance
• Excellent data handling skills in Excel/Google Sheets; experience in SQL/Power BI is an added advantage
• Leadership experience with strong communication and stakeholder management skills