Position Overview:
The FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) Specialist for China & AP region works closely with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis, reporting to the FP&A Lead of China. This role has 50% of its time supporting China market FP&A activities and 50% of its time supporting Asia Pacific Regional COE.
Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to the following):
Financial Analysis and Actual Reporting
- Support monthly close processes, including processing financial data from various systems and Finance Business Partners into planning integrated systems and dashboards, validating planning assumptions, and ensuring the accuracy of planning inputs.
- Prepare reports (both standard and ad-hoc) from the planning system and company forecasting and actual reporting systems to share with stakeholders.
- Provide support to the business team, including budget management and actual tracking. Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Master Data Maintenance.
- Provide additional support to Finance Business partners as needed.
Financial Planning and Forecasting:
- Collaborate with the business team to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Prepare reports (both standard and ad-hoc) from company forecasting and actual reporting systems to share with stakeholders.
- Provide additional support to Finance Business Partners during forecast cycles.
Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve financial reporting, and enhance data accuracy and integrity.
Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise and analysis to support decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Minimum of 2-year experience in Finance / Accounting or business analytics role, including FP&A.
- Fluent English language skills required.
- Strong computer skills, Expertise in Excel, Power Point. Ability to adopt and apply new technologies, techniques, and ways of working, including automation such as Power BI, UiPath as examples.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Bring a high level of energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high-performing FP&A team.