Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

1. Finance Business Partnering (FBP)

• Serve as a senior strategic finance partner to Sales, Marketing, and Medical departments, ensuring financial insights are embedded into commercial decision-making.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable commercial recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead the financial evaluation of large-scale strategic initiatives, including:
  • New product launches
  • Experience Centers expansion
  • Brand portfolio optimization
  • Commercial transformation programs
• Develop comprehensive business cases incorporating NPV, IRR, Payback, scenario and sensitivity analyses to ensure alignment with the 2026–2028 corporate strategy.
• Drive ROI analysis for marketing investments, promotional campaigns, medical activation programs, and trade initiatives.
• Partner with commercial leaders to optimize pricing strategy, portfolio mix, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Lead capital allocation assessments to prioritize initiatives that maximize shareholder value and sustainable growth.
• Identify financial risks and growth opportunities across multi-brand operations, providing early warning signals and mitigation strategies.

2. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead the annual budgeting process for the business unit, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and revenue growth targets.
• Develop short-, mid-, and long-term financial plans (3–5 year outlook), integrating market trends, competitive dynamics, and strategic priorities.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts, variance analysis (Budget vs Actual vs Forecast vs Prior Year), and present performance insights to senior leadership.
• Provide forward-looking financial projections to support strategic initiatives and operational planning.
• Ensure disciplined cost management while enabling commercial growth in a competitive environment.

3. Executive Reporting & Financial Modeling

• Direct the development of advanced financial models to support scenario planning, profitability optimization, and strategic decision-making.
• Design and maintain executive-level dashboards and management reports for the Board of Directors and C-suite stakeholders.
• Ensure financial transparency, accuracy, and data integrity across multiple brands and business lines.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes through automation and enhanced reporting frameworks.

4. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop an FP&A team (minimum 3 years of people management experience required).
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen Finance’s role as a proactive strategic partner rather than a transactional reporting function.
• Drive capability building in financial modeling, commercial analysis, and executive communication within the team.

Education & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• Professional certification is a plus: ACCA / CPA Australia / CPA Vietnam / CMA (completed or near completion).

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Corporate Finance.
• Minimum 3 years in a people management role.
• Strong industry background in Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, FMCG, or Retail.
• Proven experience partnering with Commercial, Marketing, and Medical teams in a dynamic, performance-driven environment.
• Experience in evaluating large-scale investments and driving ROI-based decision-making.

Competencies & Mindset

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capability.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills (ROI framework, scenario analysis, capital allocation).
• Ability to influence and effectively interact with Senior Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• High agility and adaptability in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Business-driven mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• A “fast player” who balances strategic thinking with execution excellence.