Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Our client is a leading multinational corporation with a significant presence across the globe. Known for fostering an innovative and collaborative culture, the organisation values strategic thinking, technological advancement, and data-driven decision-making. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a senior finance professional to join the regional headquarters in Singapore and contribute to transformative financial initiatives leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the company's regional strategy, providing insights that influence market expansion, operational efficiency, and profitability.

Role Overview:
The Senior FP&A Manager will lead regional financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis for multiple entities across the APAC region. Working closely with regional and global teams, this role focuses on integrating AI-driven solutions into financial workflows, enhancing reporting efficiency, and driving data-backed decision-making to support the organisation’s growth and market leadership.

Key Skills & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or a related field
• 8–12 years of progressive FP&A experience
• Proven success in applying AI technologies within finance workflows
• Hands-on expertise with enterprise AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude) for data manipulation and financial commentary
• Deep proficiency with enterprise performance management systems (e.g., Anaplan, Workday Adaptive Planning, Oracle Cloud EPM, SAP BPC) with predictive analytics capabilities
• Advanced skills in SQL, Python, or R for data wrangling and financial modeling
• Experience with low-code automation tools (e.g., Alteryx) is beneficial
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex technical and financial data into strategic insights

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term strategic planning for regional entities
• Act as a trusted advisor to the APAC Leadership Team, providing insights on commercial opportunities, market strategies, and financial performance
• Oversee margin analysis, product profitability, and regional pricing strategies to improve financial outcomes
• Develop and deploy AI/machine learning models within EPM platforms to improve forecast accuracy and demand planning
• Utilise Generative AI and workflow automation to generate reports, narratives, and streamline localized reporting pipelines
• Incorporate intelligent data structuring and prompt engineering into daily data queries for deep business insights
• Drive process improvement initiatives to automate traditional spreadsheet-dependent workflows using AI-powered modules
• Design and maintain executive dashboards integrating operational metrics with financial KPIs using Power BI or Tableau
• Conduct scenario modelling that evaluates macroeconomic risks, supply chain disruptions, and tax optimisation routes
• Collaborate with global finance and data engineering teams to ensure compliance and alignment with governance standards

Requirements:
• Right to work in Singapore or suitable visa clearance
• On-site availability in Singapore
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in FP&A and financial analytics
• Demonstrated experience with AI tools and enterprise EPM systems
• Technical skills in SQL, Python, or R preferred
• Ability to communicate complex data effectively to executive leadership

Candidates interested in this strategic leadership opportunity are encouraged to apply now to join a dynamic team that is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into financial planning and analysis.