Business Planning & Analytics (Strategy Lead)

Shopee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee Malaysia seeks a seasoned BP&A Lead to drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance evaluation across business units. You will collaborate with operations, logistics, and commercial teams to optimize profits and resource allocation.

You will build models, provide insights, and mentor analysts to support strategic decisions and sustainable growth for the e-commerce platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, business analytics, or strategy roles.
• Preference for experience in e-commerce, tech, logistics, or high-growth environments.
• Proven track record of owning P&L and driving business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual and quarterly budgeting cycles with department heads.
• Own the P&L for the business unit and monitor key KPIs.
• Build and maintain financial models for scenarios such as new markets, pricing, or subsidies.
• Conduct ROI analyses on projects and evaluate strategic initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Mentor and develop a team of analysts.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

SQL

Power BI

Leadership

Education

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

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