Sr. FPA

Our client is seeking a highly analytical
Senior Finance Analyst
to join our growing team in the Philippines. You'll partner end-to-end with Regional and Country Strategy, Planning & Commercial Teams to drive data-driven decision-making across our operations.

You will lead advanced analytics initiatives to support strategic planning, business optimization, and commercial growth across multiple markets in APAC. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data analytics, financial modeling, and business partnering, with a proven track record of translating complex data insights into actionable business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering:
  Collaborate with Strategy, Planning & Commercial teams to drive top and bottom line KPIs through advanced data analytics and modeling.
• Complex Data Analysis:
  Lead complex data analysis using Python, SQL, and advanced analytics tools to support strategic decision-making across multiple business units.
• Financial Model Development:
  Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models, forecasting models, and scenario analysis to support business planning and investment decisions.
• Commercial Insights:
  Drive commercial insights by analyzing customer behavior, market trends, and competitive dynamics to identify growth opportunities and optimize pricing strategies.
• End-to-End Analytics Projects:
  Own end-to-end analytics projects from data extraction and cleaning to model development, testing, and presentation to senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Partner with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to ensure data-driven approaches are embedded across all business functions.
• Business Reviews:
  Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with forward-looking analytics, trend analysis, and actionable recommendations for regional and country teams.
• Change Management:
  Manage complex change management projects including new market entry analysis, product launch optimization, and business transformation initiatives.
• Mentorship:
  Mentor junior analysts and contribute to building best-in-class analytics capabilities within the organization.
• Executive Presentations:
  Present findings and recommendations to C-level executives and regional leadership teams with clear, compelling storytelling.

Experience

• Professional Experience:
  5+ years of experience in analytics, strategy, or commercial roles within technology, FMCG, or top-tier consulting environments (MBB, Big 4 consulting arms preferred).
• Technical Proficiency:
  Strong technical proficiency in Python, SQL, and advanced analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI, Excel modeling).
• Data & Modeling:
  Proven experience working with large datasets and building complex financial/commercial models in fast-paced environments.
• Financial Acumen:
  Background in finance teams with demonstrated ability to translate financial concepts and data insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Commercial Mindset:
  Experience in pricing, revenue optimization, customer analytics, or market analysis.
• Consulting Background:
  Ideal experience from McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or Big 4 consulting practices (Strategy&, Deloitte Consulting, EY Parthenon, KPMG Strategy).
• Business Acumen:
  Strong business acumen with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and drive strategic initiatives.
• Communication Skills:
  Exceptional communication skills – able to present complex analytical findings to diverse audiences including senior leadership.
• Organizational Experience:
  Experience in matrix organizations and regional/global environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Education:
  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset:
  Experience in startup, scale-up, or transformation environments.
• Language:
  Fluent in English with strong presentation and written communication skills.

Additional Job Information

• Full-time
• No/Minimal Travel Required

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Accounting Analyst?
• Do you have reconciliations experience?
• Do you have previous invoicing experience?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with?
• Which of the following accounting software are you experienced with?