Performance Analysis Lead

Shopee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee is seeking a BP&A Lead to drive financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision support. You will develop models, reports, and dashboards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and align with business objectives.

The role focuses on providing actionable insights, leading budgeting cycles, and delivering accurate financial analyses to senior management in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in e-commerce.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, forecasts, and budgets.
• Provide timely financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to management.
• Lead annual budgeting, coordinate forecasting, and model improvements.
• Develop KPIs and monitor financial and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

KPI development

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Job description

As the BP&A Lead, you will be responsible for providing valuable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring the achievement of financial objectives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the overall success of the company by leveraging your expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support short-term and long-term business planning.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to management and key stakeholders.

Strategic Decision Support:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and evaluate business initiatives, investment opportunities, and pricing strategies.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies and ROI analysis for new projects, product lines, and market expansion plans.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making and drive business growth.

Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with warehouse ops and regional SBS to develop realistic financial targets and budgets.
• Coordinate the regular forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Evaluate and enhance the forecasting methodology to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Financial Performance Evaluation:

• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and assess business performance.
• Provide insightful analysis of financial and operational metrics, identifying areas of improvement and potential risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop action plans and track the progress of initiatives aimed at achieving financial targets.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with finance team members, department heads, and business partners to ensure alignment of financial plans and objectives.
• Work closely with BI and Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team, fostering their professional growth and development.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to stakeholders
• Proven experience in financial/business planning and analysis, preferably in the e-commerce or related industries
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint tools. Proficiency in SQL is an added advantage.