FP&A Specialist (Retail)

One of the biggest global retailer in Jakarta is seeking a FP&A Assistant Manager to join their Corporate Planning team. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping the organisation’s financial future, supporting strategic planning and budgeting processes that drive business success.

You will be empowered to deliver high-quality financial insights, collaborate across departments, and influence key decisions at every level of the company. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where your analytical skills and business acumen are valued, and you can grow professionally through ongoing training and development. Flexible working opportunities and generous pension contributions are available, ensuring you have the support needed to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Join a globally recognised retail brand with a strong commitment to employee growth, offering extensive training opportunities and flexible working arrangements for work-life balance.
• Play a crucial role in corporate planning by preparing, analysing, and monitoring budgets, financial plans, and business forecasts while collaborating closely with multiple teams across the business.
• Benefit from supportive leadership and a knowledgeable network of professionals dedicated to nurturing talent, sharing expertise, and driving sustainable business performance.

What you'll do:

As a FP&A Assistant Manager within the Corporate Planning team based in Jakarta, you will be entrusted with responsibilities that span both strategic oversight and hands-on operational involvement. Your day-to-day activities will include developing robust annual budgets that encompass sales targets, operational expenditures, capital investments, and workforce costs. You will collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to monitor profit-and-loss statements while ensuring that departmental budgets align seamlessly with broader business objectives. By conducting detailed variance analyses between planned versus actual outcomes, you will provide actionable recommendations that drive continuous improvement. Your role extends beyond traditional finance functions; you will actively participate in retail operations by translating complex financial data into practical store-level improvements. Regularly preparing management reports for senior stakeholders will be essential in keeping everyone informed about budget performance and profitability trends. Additionally, you will guide internal teams on best practices related to budgeting and cost control while championing initiatives that enhance cost efficiency without compromising sustainability. Coordinating the entire planning cycle across departments ensures that all aspects of financial governance are adhered to. Supporting strategic decision-making through simulations or scenario analyses further cements your position as a trusted advisor within the organisation.

• Develop, analyse, and maintain the company-wide annual budget including daily sales budgets, operating costs, capitalisation costs, and manpower expenses to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Manage and monitor the company’s Profit and Loss statements by working collaboratively with various departments to guarantee budget adherence and support business objectives.
• Perform comprehensive variance analysis between budgeted, forecasted, and actual results while providing clear insights and actionable recommendations to management for continuous improvement.
• Analyse business and retail performance trends such as sales, cost efficiency, productivity, and profitability in line with the company’s long-term strategy.
• Engage directly in retail operations by translating financial analysis into practical impacts and improvement initiatives at store level for enhanced operational effectiveness.
• Prepare periodic management reports covering budget performance, forecasts, profitability metrics, and key financial KPIs for stakeholders including management, board members, shareholders, and other relevant parties.
• Provide guidance on budgeting practices, P&L control measures, and cost awareness initiatives to internal stakeholders including store teams to foster a culture of financial responsibility.
• Monitor cost efficiency initiatives by identifying saving opportunities while ensuring sustainability of business operations across all functions.
• Coordinate with all departments throughout the end-to-end planning cycle including budget preparation, revision processes, rolling forecasts, and cost control activities.
• Support management in strategic planning efforts such as business simulations, scenario analyses, ad-hoc financial evaluations while ensuring compliance with internal policies and governance standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a
• related field.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting firms for 2-4 years (audit, advisory, or related).
• Experience in Finance / Corporate Planning / FP&A within the retail industry for 2–3 years.
• Strong competencies in analytical thinking, business acumen, information seeking, and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of:
  • Planning & Budgeting
  • Financial Analysis & Performance Management
  • Corporate Financing & Treasury (basic to intermediate)
  • Project Management
  • Technical report writing and presentation

What's next:

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact within a globally recognised retail leader’s finance team—where your expertise is valued—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.