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