Regional Senior Finance Analyst - SEATW

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Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Regional Senior Finance Analyst to coordinate OPEX, CAPEX, Headcount (HC), and Cost Saving initiatives across the SEATW region. This role stands out for its ability to impact financial planning, analysis, and strategic support across multiple countries/divisions in a highly matrixed environment. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, collaborate with key partners, and manage reporting cycles.

Operational & Capital Expenditures (OPEX/CAPEX):

• Lead the full spectrum of OPEX, CAPEX, HC, and Productivity savings reporting.
• Manage the Share Service Cost allocation logic and communication with internal stake holders.
• 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 centre 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 SEATW Region.
• Support Strategic Long-term Planning in SEATW Region.
• Support Ad-hoc analysis requests when needed.

• Drive standardization, simplification, and process improvements across SEATW region.
• Develop standardized review formats and improve communication processes.
• Mentor and develop direct report.

Education & Experience:

• 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 Power BI 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.