SEA FP&A Lead

FINE TODAY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Insurance benefits

14 days annual leave

AWS bonus + variable bonus

Flexible benefits

Product/dining vouchers

Job summary

FINE TODAY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced FP&A leader to drive financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting for the Southeast Asia region. You will analyse performance, identify risks and opportunities, and report to regional leadership with actionable recommendations.

The role requires strong financial modelling, advanced Excel, and proficiency in Power BI or similar tools, collaborating with commercial, marketing, and operations teams to improve profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related discipline.
• CA/CPA/ACCA/CFA qualifications advantageous.
• Business level Japanese & English mandatory.
• 10+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance or related fields.
• Experience supporting regional or multinational operations preferred.
• Experience in FMCG/retail/distribution industry is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting for SEA region.
• Prepare and analyze monthly performance reports with key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage Sales Flash Report and provide updates to regional leadership.
• Support consolidation of Monthly Business Reports (MBR) and other management reports.
• Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related discipline

CA/CPA/ACCA/CFA advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes for the SEA region.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial performance reports, identifying key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.
• Manage the monthly Sales Flash Report and provide timely business performance updates to regional leadership.
• Support the preparation and consolidation of Monthly Business Reports (MBR) and other management reporting requirements.
• Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.

Business Performance Management

• Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support strategic business decisions.
• Monitor key business and financial KPIs, providing insights to drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Partner with commercial, marketing, and operational teams to evaluate business performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze retailer sell-out data, market trends, and consumer insights to support demand planning and strategic initiatives.

Budgeting & Strategic Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast exercises across the region.
• Support SEA regional strategy development by providing financial analysis, market intelligence, and business performance insights.
• Collaborate with leadership teams in the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key finance business partner to regional and local management teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Present financial findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.
• Support ad hoc business analysis, projects, and management requests as required.

Benefits

• Young and active environment, growth opportunities
• Entitled to insurance and other benefits in accordance with company policies
• 14 days annual leave
• 1 month fixed bonus(AWS) and around 2 months of variable bonus, which is determined at the company’s sole discretion
• Up to S$2500Flexible Benefits and up to S$500 worth of Free Fine Today products per year, S$100 Capitaland birthday voucher.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CFA are advantageous.
• Language: Business level Japanese & English.
• Over 10 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance, Corporate Planning, or related finance functions.
• Experience supporting regional or multinational business operations is preferred.
• FMCG, consumer goods, retail, or distribution industry experience is mandatory
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization tools is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance management.
• Ability to synthesize large datasets into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Open-minded with the ability to embrace diverse perspectives and drive constructive discussions.
• Basic understanding of business systems, data management, and IT-related processes is preferred.