Manager- FP&A

Overview

The chosen candidate will work closely with the Sector HQ FP&A Team and support them on core FP&A Deliverables.

Responsibilities

HQ Cost Management & Analysis

• Lead HQ Flash, Actuals Review, and Forecast processes on a monthly basis.
• Manage HQ NOPBT, CoC, Task & Reserve, OCF, and Opex submissions.
• Drive HQ cost planning, true-ups, roll-ups, and AOP submissions.
• Perform detailed cost analysis, variance reviews, and ERC deep-dives to identify key performance drivers.
  
  

Cost Allocation & Business Partnership

• Manage AMESA-APAC cost-sharing and cross-charge activities.
• Oversee HQ zero-out activities and ensure compliance with allocation methodologies.
• Partner with Finance, Business Units, and Leadership teams to provide actionable financial insights.
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, automation projects, and ad hoc requests.
  
  

Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

• Coordinate end-to-end AOP cycles including Prelim, Phase 1, and Phase 2 submissions.
• Support business units in target setting, planning, and submission reviews.
• Consolidate, validate, and submit planning data in line with corporate requirements
  
  

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead monthly forecast reviews, submission checks, and reporting refresh activities.
• Prepare leadership reporting including FLT, POR, Forecast Review, RF Reports, and CEO communications.
• Validate financial data, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Support ad hoc reporting and business performance analysis.
  
  

HFM & Cockpit Governance

• Lead HFM and Cockpit governance, including approvals, reviews, controls, and user support.
• Own HFM templates (P&L, CoC, LFL, Opex, AOP) and annual forecast rollouts.
• Drive system enhancements and support HFM Cloud migration initiatives
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Simplification

• Drive automation, standardization, and simplification of planning and reporting processes.
• Enhance reporting capabilities, governance frameworks, and financial controls across the organization
  
  

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in finance and planning with strong business knowledge
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in commerce/business administration/economics with a high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. CA/ICWAI/MBA/CPA Finance is preferred
• Strong understanding of business processes
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in both Management reporting and planning processes
• Experience working in the FMCG sector
• Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in the English language