Head of FP&A, APAC

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS RTL SCC SG PTE. LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Head of FP&A for the APAC region. In this role, you will lead financial planning, forecasting, and strategic financial support initiatives. Working closely with the APAC President and CFO, you will manage FP&A transformation, oversee regional teams, and provide insights for decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, strong leadership qualities, and a proactive approach to performance management. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance roles with specific focus on FP&A.
• Proven ability to lead strategic financial processes and transformations.
• Strong understanding of commercial finance and distributor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the APAC strategic planning and long-range planning process.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting activities across the region.
• Oversee FP&A transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Financial Planning

Forecasting

Performance Management

Strategic Financial Support

Team Leadership

Commercial Finance

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Financial Modelling Tools

Forecasting Software

Job description

The Head of FP&A, APAC leads financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic financial support across the APAC region. The role is a key business partner to the APAC President and CFO, providing forward-looking insights, scenario analysis, and strategic guidance to drive growth and value creation.

The position oversees FP&A transformation and automation initiatives, supports commercial finance and distributor best practices, and leads regional FP&A teams, including the APAC FP&A Finance Transformation Manager.

Strategic Planning & Executive Support

• Lead the APAC strategic planning and long-range planning process in partnership with the President and CFO.
• Provide financial leadership on growth strategy, portfolio choices, market expansion, and resource allocation.
• Deliver clear financial narratives, scenarios, and recommendations to supportexecutive decision-making.- Act as a trusted advisor to the President and CFO on performance outlook, risks, and opportunities.

FP&A Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead end-to-end FP&A activities across APAC, including budgeting, forecasting, rolling forecasts, and performance management.
• Ensure strong forecast accuracy, disciplined planning, and timely performance insights.
• Define the regional FP&A strategy aligned with global finance priorities and business objectives.

FP&A Transformation & Simplification

• Sponsor and oversee FP&A transformation initiatives across the region.
• Drive standardization, simplification, and automation of FP&A processes.
• Partner with Global Finance Transformation teams to implement global FP&A standards, tools, and planning models.

Commercial Finance & Distributor Management

• Provide commercial finance leadership covering pricing, margins, trade spend, and profitability management.
• Support financial performance management of distributor and indirect sales models, including demand forecasting, inventory visibility, and working capital considerations.
• Promote best practices in distributor performance management, KPIs, and financial transparency.
• Support go-to-market decisions through financial analysis and scenario modeling.

Business Partnering (Marketing, R&D & Commercial)

• Act as a senior finance partner to Marketing, R&D, Sales, and Commercial teams.
• Support marketing investment decisions, innovation pipelines, and product portfolio performance.
• Ensure alignment between strategy, financial plans, and execution.

Team Leadership & Governance

• Lead, develop, and mentor regional FP&A and commercial finance teams.
• Set clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Ensure strong governance, controls, and compliance across FP&A and commercial finance processes.

Performance Management & Risk

• Monitor regional financial performance, key commercial risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure timely escalation and corrective actions where required.
• Maintain financial transparency and strong management discipline.