Lead Analyst, FP&A (APAC) (10 Months Maternity Cover)

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Work Flexibility: Hybrid Job Summary Join a high-visibility 10-month FP&A opportunity where you will take ownership of APAC financial planning and partner directly with senior regional leaders. This role offers a unique platform to drive forecasting, budgeting, and business performance while delivering strategic insights that influence key decisions across the region. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on finance professional looking to broaden regional exposure, strengthen business partnering capabilities, and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. What You Will Do Financial Close, Forecasting & Budgeting Own the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for APAC, including P&L and Cash Flow reporting, and lead monthly variance reviews with country teams Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful month-end reporting, translating financial results into actionable recommendations and next steps Drive quarterly forecasting and the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the broader APAC FP&A team Maintain and enhance standard FP&A reporting processes, while proactively identifying opportunities for automation and process improvements Business Partnering Act as a key finance partner to the Operations team, providing financial guidance and insights to support business and operational decisions Partner with the APAC Strategic Marketing team on the development of the 5-Year Long-Range Business Plan Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and support projects that directly influence senior management decision-making Communication & Stakeholder Management Communicate effectively and confidently with stakeholders across all levels of the organization Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, and opportunities, accompanied by recommended solutions Handle confidential and sensitive financial information with a high degree of professionalism and discretion What You Need Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in FP&A or Financial Analysis, preferably within a multinational organization Experience supporting regional or APAC finance operations Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling and data analysis Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications Experience using Hyperion/HFM, Oracle, SAP, OneStream, or similar financial reporting and planning tools Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence and visualization tools Proven track record of business partnering with commercial, operations, or marketing functions Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently with minimal supervision Comfortable working in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze and interpret large, complex datasets Experience driving process improvement and reporting automation initiatives Travel Percentage: 0%