Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

MetLife; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife Asia is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to lead the preparation, validation, and analysis of financial and business performance data across the Asia region. You will partner with Country FP&A teams, Corporate Functions, and Global Finance to deliver timely management reporting and insights.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, with a focus on automation using Power BI, Power Query, and advanced Excel analytics to improve decision-making for

Qualifications

• Accounting degree holder with 6-8 years solid accounting and reporting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant / ACCA or equivalent accountancy qualification.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a must.
• Strong financial planning, management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting expertise.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large and complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead timely monthly and quarterly management reports, dashboards, and performance analysis for the Asia region.
• Partner with Asia Country FP&A teams, Corporate Functions, and Global Finance for accurate reporting.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identify key variances, and provide insights for decision-making.
• Drive data quality, governance, and controls to ensure reliability of management information.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities aligned with regional and corporate needs.
• Support senior leadership with ad-hoc analysis and strategic business cases.
• Identify opportunities to automate FP&A processes using technology and analytics.
• Serve as a point of contact for reporting inquiries and guide stakeholders across the region.
• Mentor junior analysts and foster continuous improvement in analytics.

Skills

Power BI

Power Query

Advanced Excel

Financial planning

Management reporting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-country collaboration

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Anaplan

Excel

Job description

This role sits within the Asia FP&A Centre of Excellence (CoE), supporting regional financial planning, management reporting, and business performance activities. The incumbent will partner closely with Country Finance teams across Asia and various stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting.

The role is responsible for the preparation, validation, and analysis of financial and business performance data, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of key management reports and business metrics. In addition, the position will support budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and decision-making across the region.

The successful candidate will also play a key role in driving reporting automation, data visualization, and finance transformation initiatives, leveraging tools such as Power BI, Power Query, and advanced Excel analytics to deliver actionable insights for senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of monthly and quarterly management reports, dashboards, and business performance analysis for the Asia region.
• Partner closely with Asia Country FP&A teams, Corporate Functions, and Global Finance teams to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful reporting.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identify key trends and variances, and provide meaningful business insights to support management decision-making.
• Drive data quality, reporting governance, and process controls to enhance the reliability and consistency of management information.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities, ensuring alignment with regional and corporate requirements.
• Support senior leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis, business cases, and strategic projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve FP&A processes through the use of technology, analytics, and reporting solutions.
• Act as a key point of contact for reporting-related inquiries and provide guidance to stakeholders across the Asia region.
• Mentor and coach junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and analytical excellence.
• Accounting degree holder with 6-8 years solid accounting and reporting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant / ACCA or equivalent accountancy qualification.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a must.
• Strong financial planning, management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting expertise.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large and complex datasets.
• Experience with financial systems, reporting tools, Power BI, Power Query, SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate effectively across countries, functions, and seniority levels.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, controls, and data integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight reporting deadlines.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced regional environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings to senior management.