Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

About the Role

This permanent position is based in Singapore and reports to the FP&A Manager for the SAT Cluster. The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will provide end-to-end financial support, focusing on budgeting, performance analysis, and financial planning for an assigned market within the Cluster, such as Australia, Thailand, or Singapore. The role owns the Full Profit & Loss (P&L) and Free Cash Flow management for the market and serves as the primary finance business partner.

The analyst will closely collaborate with local business units, cross-functional teams, and Finance Controlling to align financial strategies and ensure prompt and accurate submission of financial reports and forecasts. This position offers significant involvement in influencing business decisions through comprehensive financial insights, supporting sustainability, and maximizing commercial value.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the FP&A Manager in managing financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and cash flow management within the Cluster market framework.
• Prepare and consolidate data files related to annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and annual strategic plans at the Market P&L level.
• Develop planning templates and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure consistency and alignment of financial assumptions.
• Manage financial data uploads to systems such as TM1, IBP, and GPM, working in tandem with Corporate FP&A to meet analysis requirements and deadlines.
• Support the compilation and accuracy of HQ and regional financial reports, adhering to all deadlines.
• Oversee and analyze operational expenses as well as marketing and sales financial performance to ensure alignment with the business strategy.
• Monitor balance sheet and cash flow to guarantee sustainable business operations and precise year-end financial outcomes.
• Conduct variance analysis comparing actuals against plans, identifying areas for corrective and preventive actions.
• Build and maintain financial models, including pricing and simulation scenarios, to guide decision-making processes.
• Coordinate with Entity Controlling to facilitate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by liaising with accounting, GBS, and cross-functional partners.
• Ensure management P&L reports from systems are accurate and reliable.
• Partner with budget owners to oversee budget adherence and control aligned with financial plans.
• Analyze actual capital expenditures and support the planning and management of Capex activities.
• Collaborate with GBS on master data maintenance involving product costs, profit and cost centers, transfer pricing, and performance indicator setup.
• Contribute to global and cross-functional initiatives by providing ad-hoc financial analysis, modelling, and simulations that support various business projects.

Qualifications and Skills

• University degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Accounting.
• Between 5 and 8 years of relevant professional experience in financial planning and analysis or similar roles, preferably within multinational companies.
• Fluency in English is mandatory for effective communication.
• Advanced capabilities in MS Office, especially Excel; familiarity with SAP systems and financial planning/reporting tools is advantageous.
• Demonstrates strong commercial insight, analytical aptitude, and ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a flexible and growth-oriented mindset.