Senior Financial Analyst

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst – Regional FP&A role sits within the Regional FP&A team and plays a dual mission: .

1) Regional FP&A – Support total company analysis on the Pricing, Margin and SG&A

2) Serve as a digital champion within the region, actively driving and participating in finance digitalization and process optimization initiatives

This role offers strong exposure across functions and businesses, providing a total company view and a solid platform for future career growth within FP&A, commercial finance, or transformation roles.

This role is ideal for a high-potential FP&A professional who enjoys combining business partnering with digital innovation and wants to grow within a dynamic regional finance organization.

What you will do:

1. Regional FP&A

Support Regional FP&A in driving pricing, margin, and SG&A performance management across the Greater China business.

Provide regular insights on pricing realization, margin performance, and cost productivity opportunities to support delivery of financial commitments.

Lead total company SG&A analysis, helping management understand spending patterns, cost structure, and return on investment across functions and businesses.

Develop a strong understanding of the end-to-end company operating model, including commercial, supply chain, manufacturing, and functional organizations, to provide a holistic total company perspective.

Prepare management reporting, leadership presentations, and executive insights to facilitate effective decision-making.

Support key regional initiatives and transformation projects that drive productivity, profitability, and long-term growth.

2. Digitalization & Process Optimization (Digital Champion)

Act as a digital ambassador within the Regional FP&A team, proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight quality.

Participate in and support finance digitalization projects, including reporting automation, data visualization, and planning tool enhancements.

Leverage tools such as Excel, SAP, Power BI, and emerging digital / AI-enabled solutions to streamline FP&A processes.

Continuously challenge existing processes and drive process simplification, standardization, and optimization.

Demonstrate curiosity and passion for AI, digital finance, and new ways of working, with the ability to learn quickly and apply ideas pragmatically.

3. Other Regional Ad-hoc tasks

Will have opportunities to take on various ad-hoc tasks or projects

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Management.

Typically 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, or commercial finance, preferably in a multinational or matrix environment.

Hands-on experience in business partnering and performance management.

Technical & Analytical Skills

Strong understanding of P&L mechanics, including revenue, margin, and SG&A drivers.

Solid financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills; strong Excel capability is required.

Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and data / visualization tools such as Power BI is a strong plus.

Interest or exposure to digital, automation, and AI applications in finance is highly desirable.

Soft Skills & Mindset

Agile, fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment.

Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Effective communicator who can translate complex financial information into clear business messages.

Collaborative team player, comfortable working across functions and managing constructive challenges.

Passion for continuous improvement, digitalization, and process optimization.

Why Join the Regional FP&A Team

Gain a total company and regional perspective, beyond a single business or function.

Work closely with senior finance and business leaders across divisions.

Be part of a team that values agility, digital innovation, and continuous improvement.

Exposure to diverse topics including performance management, transformation projects, and strategic initiatives.

A strong platform for long-term career development within FP&A, commercial finance, or finance transformation roles.

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