Financial Planning & Analysis Executive

1. Finance Business Partnering (FBP)

• Act as a finance partner supporting Sales, Marketing, and Medical teams in day-to-day performance analysis and commercial decision-making.
• Prepare financial analysis on revenue, cost structures, margin performance, and profitability by product, channel, and brand.
• Support the evaluation of business cases, including:
  • New product launches
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Experience Centers
  • Promotional and medical initiatives
• Conduct ROI analysis and post-investment reviews to measure effectiveness of commercial activities.
• Translate financial data into clear insights and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure financial assumptions are aligned with business realities.

2. Planning & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting process, including revenue planning, OPEX planning, and headcount budgeting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts and perform variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast vs Prior Year).
• Identify key drivers behind performance gaps and provide data-backed recommendations.
• Assist in preparing financial projections and scenario analyses for management review.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency in planning files and reporting templates.

3. Financial Modeling & Reporting

• Develop and maintain financial models to support pricing strategy, margin analysis, and profitability tracking.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards for FP&A Manager and senior stakeholders.
• Support the automation and standardization of FP&A reporting processes.
• Ensure integrity, transparency, and timeliness of financial reporting across multi-brand operations.

4. Process Improvement & Controls

• Strengthen internal financial controls within planning and reporting processes.
• Improve data validation and reconciliation between ERP systems and planning files.
• Proactively identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements in budgeting and forecasting processes.

Education & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Currently pursuing or holding professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA) is highly preferred.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, Financial Planning, or Commercial Finance.
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling is mandatory.
• Industry exposure in Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, FMCG, or Retail is a strong advantage.
• Experience working closely with Sales/Marketing teams is preferred.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of P&L structure, margin analysis, and cost drivers.
• Solid financial modeling skills (ROI, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis).
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Behavioral Competencies

• Detail-oriented with a strong ownership mindset.
• Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to develop into a future FP&A Manager.
• A “fast player” who can handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.