Regional FP&A Analyst (APAC)

Asia Recruit (Permanent, Contract, & Executive Recruitment); Malacca City; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Regional FP&A Analyst to join their team in Melaka. This role involves financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of FP&A experience in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English and Mandarin. You will work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and participate in up to 30% travel across the APAC region. Hybrid working mode is also available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related FP&A experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably with regional exposure.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin is essential due to business needs.
• Willing to travel 20% to 30% within the APAC region.

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

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

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 multiple manufacturing facilities worldwide. They are currently looking for a Regional FP&A Analyst (for 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.
• Good Excel 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.
• 20% to 30% travel time within the APAC region.
• Willing to work in Melaka (for training/orientation/meetings - hybrid working mode is available)

Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply online or you may email your latest resume to [e-mail].

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.