About the role

AI summarised

Regional Senior Finance Analyst role at a technology/healthcare company, leading OPEX, CAPEX, headcount, and cost-saving initiatives across the SEA region. Responsible for financial planning, analysis, reporting, and process improvement in a matrixed environment.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the full spectrum of OPEX, CAPEX, HC, and Productivity savings reporting
Manage the Share Service Cost allocation with GBS and communication with internal stake holder
Manage and monitor the OPEX database (OPEXDB) and CAPEX spending, including Strategic project investments
Identify, track, and propose OPEX savings opportunities and productivity improvement activities
Drive budget, forecast, and rolling forecast cycles, ensuring compliance with corporate timelines and guidelines
Coordinate asset requisition requests and lead all aspects of cost center setup/maintenance
Collaborate with division/countries FP&A team, GBS accounting team, APJ Corporate in all financial reporting processes
Simulate country contribution margins, analyze price/mix/volume impacts, and prepare profit variance bridges. Provide financial insights and clear explanation to senior stake holders
Track the impact of bad debt provisions and ensure accurate reflection of bad debt impact in P&L Forecast/Budget
Assist to prepare presentation decks for Monthly/Forecast/Budget review meetings for SEA Region
Support Strategic Long-term Planning in SEA Region
Support Ad-hoc analysis requests when needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Minimum of 7 years' experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) preferred
Cost Center Accounting experience is highly recognized
Strong background in financial modelling, budgeting, and business analysis
Able to work under pressure in a complex matrix environment, and be familiar with Regional role, Consolidation, and Corporate reporting
Advanced Excel skill is a must. Able to handle complicated big data sets
Experience with SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, IBM Cognos; scripting experience is a plus
Familiarity with VBA, Power BI, Power queries and SQL is an advantage
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized, diligent, self-motivated, and meticulous
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, and complex regional environment