FP&A Analyst (APAC)

Asia Recruit; Malacca City; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Melaka is seeking a skilled FP&A Analyst. This role focuses on financial planning, budgeting, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of FP&A experience in manufacturing, with fluency in both English and Mandarin. Responsibilities include developing financial models, preparing reports, and providing strategic insights to leadership. This position allows for hybrid work and requires some travel within the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related FP&A experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably with regional exposure.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Compare actual financial results to forecasts, identifying key drivers of discrepancies.
• Provide financial insights to senior leadership to guide business decisions.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate financial health and performance.
• Analyze financial and operational data to optimize business outcomes.
• Assess industry trends and competitor performance to inform strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Job description

Company Background:

Our client is a subsidiary under a global manufacturing organization, where it operates over multiple manufacturing facilities worldwide. They are currently looking for a FP&A Analyst for the APAC region to be based in Melaka. This role offers long-term career growth as a core member of the regional team.

Job Summary:

The FP&A Analyst plays a critical role in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision‑making. This position involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to senior management to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Forecasting & Budgeting: Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Variance Analysis: Compare actual financial results to forecasts, identifying key drivers of discrepancies.
• Strategic Decision Support: Provide financial insights to senior leadership to guide business decisions.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate financial health and performance.
• Data Analysis: Analyze financial and operational data to optimize business outcomes.
• Market & Competitor Analysis: Assess industry trends and competitor performance to inform strategic planning.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and reporting efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related FP&A experience in manufacturing industry, preferably with regional exposure.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin is essential (due to business needs).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• 30% to 50% travel time within the APAC region.
• Willing to work in Melaka (hybrid mode is permitted)

Interested candidates please reach out to ***@asiarecruit.com.my or 017-6700722.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.