Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Abbott; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is looking for an experienced FP&A Manager for its office in Malaysia. This role involves providing financial leadership, managing financial planning, and collaborating with teams to drive strategic initiatives. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Finance, and at least 8 years of experience in financial leadership. Familiarity with the FMCG or Pharmaceutical industries is preferred. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Recognition for diversity and excellence

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial leadership or business analysis in a multinational.
• Experience in FMCG or Pharmaceutical industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning processes for Annual Plan and rLBE.
• Prepare analysis and commentary for planning packages.
• Develop financial models and forecasting tools.
• Perform monthly closing and reporting activities.
• Enhance dashboards for key performance indicators.
• Liaise with Sales and Marketing on financial matters.
• Identify financial risks/opportunities and propose actions.
• Support ad hoc requests from business functions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Finance

MBA in Finance/Accounting

Job description

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Competitive benefits that differentiate us in the market.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• Recognition as one of the best big companies to work for and a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Imazium Damansara Uptown location in the Abbott Nutrition International (Malaysia) division.

As the FP&A Manager, you will provide financial leadership and drive continuous improvement in forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and strategic planning. You will lead financial analyses, support strategic initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices across affiliate finance systems and processes.

What You’ll Do

• Manage financial planning processes for Annual Plan and Rolling Latest Best Estimate (rLBE).
• Prepare analysis and commentary for planning packages.
• Develop financial models, forecasting tools, and scenario planning.
• Perform monthly closing and reporting activities, including variance analysis.
• Enhance and standardize dashboards for key performance indicators.
• Liaise with Sales and Marketing to track financial commitments and expenditures.
• Identify business and financial risks/opportunities and propose mitigation actions.
• Support ad hoc requests from Area, Division, and Affiliate business functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Finance (MBA in Finance/Accounting is an advantage).
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in financial leadership or business analysis within a multinational organization.
• FMCG or Pharmaceutical industry exposure preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; excellent presentation abilities.
• Business-driven mindset and ability to influence stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in financial modeling and scenario planning.
• Knowledge of international finance policies and procedures.
• Strong team player with a proactive approach.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.