Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

PentagonPlus; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services in Malaysia is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead budgeting and reforecasting efforts. This role involves preparing consolidated financial forecasts and conducting variance analysis to drive performance. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in FP&A or commercial finance roles, excellent financial modeling skills, and the ability to collaborate with commercial teams and senior leadership. A degree in a related field is essential, with CFA/CPA/MBA being a plus.

Qualifications

• More than 8 years in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business Partnering roles.
• Experience in consumer goods, retail, or e-commerce is preferred.
• Strong experience with channel/customer-level P&Ls and ROI analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan, budgeting, and reforecasting processes.
• Prepare consolidated P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and explain business performance drivers.
• Develop scenario models for market expansion and pricing changes.
• Provide insights for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CFA/CPA/MBA

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budgeting, and reforecasting processes.
• Prepare consolidated P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis vs. budget/forecast and explain business performance drivers.
• Develop scenario models (e.g., market expansion, pricing changes, supply chain risks).
• Provide insights to senior leadership and Board for strategic decision-making.

1. Commercial Finance (Business Partnering)

• Build channel, customer, and country-level P&Ls (Retail, E-commerce, Distributors).
• Partner with Sales & Marketing on pricing strategies, promotions, and ROI analysis.
• Monitor gross margin performance by product/category and recommend actions to protect/improve profitability.
• Support retail and distributor negotiations with financial insights and deal modeling.
• Analyze trade spend, discounts, and promotions to ensure investments drive profitable growth.

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with the Merchandise Financial Planner and Demand/Supply Planning teams to align product assortment, inventory investments, and sales forecasts with financial goals.
• Partner with Commercial and Brand teams to ensure campaigns and launches are financially sound.
• Provide commercial insights to the Product Development team to validate business cases for new collections.

Profile Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CFA/CPA/MBA a plus.
• >8 years in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business Partnering roles (consumer goods, retail, or e-commerce preferred).
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience with channel/customer-level P&Ls and ROI analysis.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills — able to partner with both commercial teams and C-level leadership.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset — comfortable working in a fast-growing, agile company.