FP&A Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join a highly respected organisation in Jakarta. This role offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in supporting both the Head of Country and the regional FP&A team, ensuring that business objectives are met through insightful planning, analysis, and reporting. You will be at the heart of financial decision-making, providing analysis and guidance to stakeholders across multiple functions.
What you'll do:
As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager based in Jakarta, you will be instrumental in shaping the financial future of the organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve partnering with senior leaders across multiple departments to deliver robust financial analysis that informs strategic choices. You will collaborate closely with both local teams and regional counterparts to ensure that all planning activities are aligned with broader organisational objectives. By leveraging your analytical skills and market knowledge, you will help drive forecast accuracy while supporting the preparation of budgets and operational plans. Your ability to communicate complex financial information clearly will enable you to provide valuable feedback to the FP&A Hub as well as guidance on compliance matters. Success in this role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, a commitment to quality standards, and a passion for helping others understand the story behind the numbers.
- Provide essential financial support during Country Business and Plan reviews, ensuring all stakeholders have access to accurate and timely information for effective decision-making.
- Deliver value-added financial advice through detailed analysis of reports generated by the FP&A Hub, including sales, financial reporting, monthly business reviews, quarterly business reviews, operating expenses, headcount reports, and more.
- Work closely with divisional Sales and Marketing Managers to report on and analyse Sales/Cost of Goods Sold data, identifying trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct deep-dive analyses into sales productivity by customer or product segment, offering constructive challenge to Country Leadership as well as Sales and Marketing teams.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop strategies that maximise return on investment by carefully weighing pros and cons of various options.
- Support critical business decisions by performing scenario modelling based on thorough understanding of market dynamics and organisational goals.
- Utilise strong business acumen and up-to-date market insights to enhance forecast accuracy and inform planning processes.
- Play an active role in the FP&A process by preparing quarterly sales plans, operating expense budgets, annual budgets, and entering data into relevant systems such as Pillar.
- Analyse performance trends across sales, operating expenses, and other key financial metrics; provide commentary aimed at improving profitability.
- Offer guidance on employee commission plans for Sales and Marketing teams while investigating significant variances to ensure data integrity and alignment with quarterly targets.
What you bring:
To thrive as a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in this organisation, you will bring extensive experience from previous roles where you have supported senior management through rigorous financial analysis. Your background should include hands-on involvement in budgeting cycles as well as exposure to compliance frameworks relevant to finance operations. You will possess exceptional analytical thinking capabilities combined with strong interpersonal skills that allow you to build trust-based relationships across diverse teams. Your approach should be rooted in empathy—understanding stakeholder needs—and dependability—delivering reliable results even when faced with complex challenges. A willingness to share your expertise openly contributes positively not only towards achieving departmental goals but also towards nurturing a culture of continuous learning throughout the company.
- Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis within a multinational or large-scale corporate environment is essential for success in this position.
- Proven ability to conduct detailed variance analysis, comparative studies, trend identification, and scenario modelling using advanced Excel skills or similar analytical tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills are required for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and regional finance hubs.
- Excellent communication abilities are necessary for presenting complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- A track record of providing actionable insights through value-added analysis that supports business growth initiatives is highly desirable.
- Experience preparing quarterly sales plans, operating expense budgets, annual budgets, or similar planning documents is important for this role.
- Familiarity with compliance requirements such as SOX controls or statutory regulations ensures adherence to best practices in all finance-related matters.
- A commitment to knowledge sharing within teams helps foster an inclusive environment where everyone can learn from each other’s experiences.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines is crucial for delivering high-quality results consistently.
What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued for their unique contributions. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that support work-life harmony alongside generous training opportunities designed to promote personal growth at every stage of your career journey. The company’s supportive leadership style encourages open communication while fostering collaboration between local offices and regional hubs. By prioritising knowledge sharing among colleagues from different backgrounds—including those who may be under-represented—the organisation ensures that everyone has access to resources needed for success. Whether you are seeking professional advancement or simply want an environment where your voice matters, this is a place where you can truly make an impact while enjoying meaningful connections with others who share your passion for excellence.
What's next:
If you are ready to take your career in financial management to new heights within a collaborative environment that values your expertise—this is your moment!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided below; we look forward to connecting with talented professionals like you who are eager to make a difference.
Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.
About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Financial Analysis
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Jakarta
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 8LSI5N-2A139CE7
Date posted: 24 June 2025
Consultant: Nicolaas Isard
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