Location :                         KL Eco City

Reports to :                     Senior Manager, FP&A

Direct reports :               None

Workplace type :            Hybrid 
 

As a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, you will play a crucial role in the financial planning and decision-making process within PureCircle Finance & PureCircle Leadership Team. This role involves developing financial models, conducting comprehensive analysis of financial and commercial trends, preparing detailed annual financial budgets and monthly financial forecasts, and producing financial reporting & analysis.

Your role will be:
Financial Modeling and Analysis:

Develop financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial and market trends to provide accurate and data-based information on the company’s profitability, solvency, stability, and liquidity.Develop new and streamline existing processes and systems as required to ensure more efficient delivery of value-add information to stakeholders.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Prepare detailed annual financial budgets, quarterly estimates, monthly financial forecasts and other ad-hoc analyticsMonitor and track financial performance, analyzing variances to ensure alignment with strategic goals and targets.Establish inventory financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and associated efficiency & inventory health reporting metrics.

Financial Reporting:

Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.Work closely with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.Develop and enforce data standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality data across the organization Improve business visibility to enhance analytics, process standardization and best practices

Pricing:

Prepare and communicate PureCircle to Ingredion intercompany pricing every quarter and Goal/LE.Provide the target intercompany pricing within PureCircle after every forecast to ensure NCPM compliance and adjust intercompany pricing accordingly when there are material deviationsComplete a pricing dashboard across regions and keeping it up to date with the latest information availableSupport commercial requests for pricing estimates and provide key analyses during contracting period to highlight risks and opportunities

Strategic Support:

Assist in the preparation of presentation materials for executive leadership and the board of directors.Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis to support business decisions.Prepare capital request DCFs and serve as liaison to Engineering team with Capital Allocation and Execution process to ensure compliance with corporate requirementsBuild and maintain effective working relationships with commercial, operations, and supply chain teams that will help facilitate effective communication of business plans and results.Keep appraised of business developments to assess financial impacts, make value-added recommendations, and prepare ad hoc analyses for executive team that facilitate sound business decisions, forecasts and strategies.

Cost Management:

Develop and implement cost-saving measures and efficiency strategiesProvide guidance on product costing; harmonize data, KPIs and processes enabling both Gross and Contribution margin perspectivesParticipate in cross-functional projects and assist other finance teams as required.

Team Leadership:

Provide guidance to team members and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, as well as, Finance digitalization journey.Lead and mentor the finance team to enhance their capabilities and engagement.Lead efficiently and effectively with dynamic change and support the team to deliver results timely and accurately.

Your profile needs these qualifications:

Mandatory requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within a similar industry.Must have a strong knowledge of balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, working capital analysis, and experience calculating discounted cash flows and present value.Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and strategic thinking.

Desirable requirements:

Experience working with SAP, SAP BW, and BPC preferred.PowerBI experience preferred.

You’ll need these skills to be successful

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Relocation Available:

No