FP&A Manager - APAC

An exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join a regional APAC team based in Samut Prakan. You will partner with commercial and operational teams to deliver financial insights, drive strategic decision-making, and improve business performance. This role offers broad regional exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence business growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Requirements:

• Play a key role in shaping business strategy by providing insightful financial analysis and partnering with commercial, operations, and leadership teams across the Asia Pacific region.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities within a collaborative environment that values inclusion, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Gain exposure to global best practices while contributing to process enhancements, automation initiatives, and cross-functional projects that drive real business impact.

What you'll do:

As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Asia Pacific based in Samutprakarn, your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around providing critical financial insight that supports both short-term execution and long-term strategic goals. You will work closely with commercial leaders to evaluate revenue drivers while also supporting pricing strategies through rigorous analysis. Your expertise will be called upon to conduct deep dives into product profitability as well as customer segmentation—ensuring every recommendation is grounded in robust data. By acting as a true business partner across departments such as sales, operations, supply chain, and regional leadership teams, you will help align financial objectives with operational realities. You will lead the budgeting process from start to finish each year while maintaining rolling forecasts that reflect changing market conditions. Your ability to prepare clear management reports will empower senior leaders to make informed decisions quickly. Additionally, you will play an instrumental role in improving existing processes—leveraging technology for better efficiency—and supporting broader transformation projects that enhance the company’s competitive edge.

• Partner with sales and commercial teams to analyse revenue streams, margin drivers such as volume, price, and mix, identifying opportunities for sustainable growth and margin expansion.
• Support pricing strategies by evaluating proposed actions, assessing financial impacts, and delivering data-driven recommendations to inform commercial negotiations.
• Conduct detailed profitability analysis across products, customers, and channels to uncover value creation opportunities and recommend actions for improved performance.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner by translating complex financial data into clear insights that influence decision-making at all levels of the organisation.
• Challenge assumptions behind key business initiatives by providing robust financial perspectives on trade-offs, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Lead annual budgeting processes and monthly forecasting cycles across the Asia Pacific region, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and operational plans.
• Develop comprehensive financial models covering profit and loss statements, balance sheets, working capital requirements, and capital expenditures to support effective planning.
• Coordinate planning activities across multiple functions including sales, operations, and supply chain to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial projections.
• Analyse monthly performance against budgets and forecasts by identifying key variances, preparing management reports, and presenting actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes by enhancing tools, reporting frameworks, system utilisation, automation initiatives, and data quality.

What you bring:

To excel as a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Asia Pacific you will bring not only technical expertise but also exceptional interpersonal qualities that enable you to connect meaningfully with colleagues at all levels. Your background should include significant experience within multinational environments where you have supported both strategic planning efforts (such as long-term scenario modelling) as well as day-to-day operational improvements (like variance analysis). Your communication skills must allow you to distil complex findings into actionable advice tailored for different stakeholders—from commercial managers seeking pricing guidance through to senior executives requiring concise board-level presentations. A hands-on approach combined with analytical thinking ensures you can solve problems independently yet always remain open to input from others. Familiarity with advanced Excel techniques is essential; experience using integrated finance systems adds further value. Above all else your enthusiasm for nurturing talent—whether coaching peers or leading workshops—will set you apart as someone who contributes positively not just financially but culturally too.

• Demonstrated fluency in spoken and written English with the ability to communicate complex information clearly across diverse audiences.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the field.
• At least five years’ experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or Finance Business Partnering roles within multinational matrix organisations—ideally US-based—with structured operating systems.
• Proven track record of collaborating strategically with business partners on forecasting, budgeting cycles, root-cause analysis initiatives, and core FP&A activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for modelling scenarios; familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems such as IFS or Vena is highly desirable.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to coach others effectively—even without direct supervisory responsibility—and foster strong cross-functional relationships.
• Outstanding organisational abilities including prioritisation of tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Resourcefulness combined with initiative; able to adapt quickly within dynamic environments while remaining focused on delivering results through teamwork.
• Cultural awareness gained from working across multiple time zones or international settings; sensitivity towards diverse perspectives is essential for success in this role.
• A passion for continuous learning demonstrated through active participation in training sessions or Kaizen events aimed at process improvement.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member’s contribution is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to promote work-life balance alongside generous opportunities for ongoing professional development—including access to training courses tailored towards both technical upskilling and personal growth. The company culture emphasises collaboration over hierarchy: cross-functional teamwork is encouraged at every level so that innovative ideas can flourish regardless of where they originate. Safety—both physical and psychological—is prioritised through transparent communication channels backed by clear ethical standards. As part of a larger global group there are frequent opportunities for knowledge sharing between regions which helps accelerate best practice adoption while broadening your own professional network. Continuous improvement isn’t just a buzzword here—it’s embedded into daily routines via regular Kaizen events aimed at making processes more efficient without sacrificing quality or compliance standards. If you’re looking for an employer who genuinely invests in its people while offering meaningful challenges then this could be your ideal next move.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in financial management to new heights within a supportive regional team environment then we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits.

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

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551