Regional Senior FP&A Analyst

A leading multinational organisation is seeking a Regional Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their team in Penang.

This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the financial future of the Southeast Asia region by driving annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans. You will be at the heart of decision-making, providing deep financial insights and dependable support to regional leadership, ensuring that performance is optimised and strategic objectives are achieved. The organisation values flexibility, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering you flexible working opportunities, generous training programmes, and the chance to work with knowledgeable colleagues across multiple functions. If you are looking for a role where your analytical skills and interpersonal abilities can make a tangible impact on business outcomes while being supported by a warm and inclusive team environment, this is your next career move.

• Play a key role in shaping regional strategy by leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes for the Southeast Asia zone in close partnership with department heads.
• Deliver comprehensive financial analysis and reporting that empowers senior management to make informed decisions, while supporting process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities, ongoing professional development, and the chance to collaborate with supportive colleagues in a global manufacturing environment.

What you'll do:

As a Regional Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst based in Penang, you will play an integral part in shaping both short- and long-term strategies for the Southeast Asia region. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with department heads on budget preparation, analysing complex datasets to produce meaningful forecasts, preparing detailed reports for senior management review, identifying KPIs that drive business success, presenting findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels, partnering with cross-functional teams on strategic projects such as investment appraisals or cost optimisation efforts, continuously improving internal processes for greater efficiency and accuracy, maintaining advanced reporting systems like SAP or Qlikview while acting as a technical resource for colleagues across the region. You will also contribute your expertise to wider Asia FP&A initiatives while responding flexibly to ad-hoc requests for analysis from executive leadership. Success in this role requires not only technical proficiency but also excellent interpersonal skills—your ability to connect with others will help foster a collaborative environment where shared goals are achieved together.

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans for the Southeast Asia zone by collaborating closely with various department heads to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Analyse historical performance data and market trends to develop accurate financial projections that inform strategic decision-making at the regional level.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial reports as well as variance analyses comparing actual results against budgeted or forecasted figures.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to operational and financial performance within the zone, tracking these metrics to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Present clear financial results, key trends, and risk assessments to zone-level management teams in order to facilitate transparent communication and effective action planning.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to commercial, operational, and functional leaders throughout the region by providing insightful modelling and analysis for strategic initiatives such as capital expenditure investments or cost management programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the FP&A process by focusing on enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and timely delivery of actionable insights.
• Maintain and enhance sophisticated financial planning models and reporting tools—including SAP, Onestream, Qlikview—to ensure robust data integrity across all reporting activities.
• Act as a superuser for financial reporting/planning systems by providing technical support to local teams as well as delivering training sessions when required.
• Support broader Asia FP&A initiatives through active participation in regional projects while conducting ad-hoc deep-dive analyses to support executive decision-making.

What you bring:

To excel as a Regional Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst you will bring proven experience from multinational manufacturing environments where you have developed robust analytical skills alongside an empathetic approach towards teamwork. Your background includes significant exposure to FP&A functions at both country-specific and regional levels—enabling you to understand diverse business drivers while remaining sensitive to local nuances. You are comfortable navigating complex ERP systems like SAP or Qlikview; your technical acumen is matched by your willingness to support others through training or troubleshooting. Your ability to communicate clearly ensures that even intricate analyses are accessible for non-financial stakeholders. Above all else your collaborative spirit means you thrive when working together towards shared objectives—whether that's refining internal processes or supporting strategic initiatives across borders.

• Hold a degree or equivalent professional qualification in Accountancy which provides you with strong foundational knowledge of finance principles.
• Bring 7–8 years of experience working within multinational manufacturing companies—ideally those headquartered in the United States—giving you valuable industry insight into best practices for large-scale operations.
• Demonstrate 2–3 years of progressive experience specifically within Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or Business Analysis roles at a regional level; exposure across multiple countries is highly regarded.
• Possess advanced knowledge of financial statement analysis including cost/expense analysis as well as budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting techniques.
• Show high proficiency with Microsoft Excel enabling you to manipulate large datasets efficiently while producing clear visualisations for stakeholders.
• Have hands-on experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP along with familiarity with Hyperion, One Stream or Power BI for enhanced reporting capabilities.
• Display excellent interpersonal skills allowing you to build trusting relationships with commercial leaders as well as operational teams across different cultures.
• Exhibit strong communication abilities so you can present complex information clearly both verbally and in writing to audiences at all levels of seniority.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement by proactively seeking ways to enhance processes or share knowledge through training sessions when needed.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out due to its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where every voice is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed around individual needs—helping you balance professional ambitions with personal commitments. The company invests heavily in ongoing training opportunities so that everyone has access to resources needed for growth; whether you're looking to deepen technical expertise or broaden leadership capabilities there is always support available. Colleagues here are known for their warmth generosity with knowledge making it easy for new joiners feel welcome right away. With operations spanning multiple regions you'll enjoy exposure diverse perspectives plus ample networking opportunities—all within an environment built on trust respect mutual success. If you're seeking more than just another job but rather place where your contributions truly matter this is where you'll find it.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward in an influential regional role surrounded by supportive colleagues who value your expertise apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—we look forward to connecting with you soon.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C