Overview
FP&A Lead is responsible for driving financial planning agenda for the OU. Key FP&A processes include monthly rolling P&L forecasts, HQ G&A management and forecasting, Cash flow forecasts, AOP, long-term strategic plans, performance management and transformation initiatives for the financial planning function. In addition, the FP&A Lead will provide finance thought leadership in developing performance metrics for the OU and driving digitalization and standardization agenda in collaboration with IB.
FP&A Lead is responsible for driving financial planning agenda for the OU. Key FP&A processes include monthly rolling P&L forecasts, HQ G&A management and forecasting, Cash flow forecasts, AOP, long-term strategic plans, performance management and transformation initiatives for the financial planning function. In addition, the FP&A Lead will provide finance thought leadership in developing performance metrics for the OU and driving digitalization and standardization agenda in collaboration with IB.
FP&A has many stakeholders requiring coordination with cluster finance and commercial teams across the markets, as well as support functions at Bangkok HQ. Bangkok HQ is also APAC regional hub housing many functions including, Corp Affairs, Design, Legal, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Franchise, AFH, Marketing, Indo China Foods BU, Sustainability, Transformation, HR, GP, Franchise, Insights etc. There are complex cost allocations across clusters, BUs, sector and corporate, passing through Bangkok HQ that require stakeholder alignments and discussions throughout the year. These tasks are also led by OU FP&A business partner.
Responsibilities
- Lead AOP and monthly forecasting processes, working closely with Cluster and IB planning team, to secure deliverables per planning calendars, ensuring timeliness, quality and accuracy.
- Partner with CFO/OUGM on AOP/Forecast target setting process, balancing opportunities and challenges across OU portfolio.
- Lead and support development of Financial and commercial presentations to OU/IB/ Corporate, including performance letters, POR, AOP, Townhalls and any other requirements.
- Lead HQ Opex management, including AOP/Forecast budgets, market allocations, monthly tracking and reporting to functions to ensure delivery on targets.
- Partner with CFO/Cluster finance leads to drive portfolio performance in line with AOP/Forecasts, balancing investments behind growth priorities, risks and opportunities.
- Drive productivity initiatives across OU and clusters, including Opex and marketing spends.
- Lead performance management reporting to OU/IB/Corporate, providing financial analysis on overall business results and insights around key P&L drivers.
- Partner with CFO/OUGM on PEP+ agenda and multi-market business development projects
- Drive Planning Transformation in coordination with IB/Global project and support teams to implement global digital tools and initiatives at the OU.
- Drive standardization and simplification of planning and reporting processes across markets.
- Drive robust governance between Planning & GCC teams by defining ways of working and supporting transition
- Build engagement, coaching and development across OU/GCC planning teams.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree: Specialization in Finance and Accounting
- At least 10 years of proven finance experience in an FMCG and relevant work experience in FP&A/ Commercial Planning
- Good understanding of Beverage industry and franchise business fundamentals
- Strong analytical and presentation skills: highly capable in Microsoft Excel and PPT
- Strong communication skills: ability to think strategically, articulate and influence stakeholders
- Strong inter-personal skills: ability to work with multi-functional, multi-country and multi-cultural teams
- Strong resilience and result orientation: ability to withstand pressure and manage planned and ad-hoc timelines
