Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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

Job summary

MetLife Asia FP&A Centre of Excellence is hiring a seasoned FP&A professional to lead regional management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across Asia. You will partner with country finance teams and global functions to deliver timely insights, drive automation, and enhance data governance using Power BI and Excel analytics.

You will mentor junior analysts, ensure data integrity, and support senior leadership with ad-hoc analyses and business cases in a

Qualifications

• Accounting degree holder with 6-8 years accounting and reporting experience.
• CPA/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in insurance or financial services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of monthly and quarterly management reports, dashboards, and business performance analysis for the Asia region.
• Partner with Asia Country FP&A teams, Corporate Functions, and Global Finance teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identify trends and variances, and provide insights for management decision-making.
• Drive data quality, reporting governance, and process controls to enhance reliability of information.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities aligned with regional and corporate needs.
• Support senior leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and business cases.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Data visualization

Excel advanced

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

SAP

Hyperion

Anaplan

Job description

Role Value Proposition

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.

Role Value Proposition

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Required

• 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.