Sr. Spclst, Fin. Planning & Analysis

Job Description

Our company's Animal Health is a worldwide research-based company, engaged in the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of Animal Health products. For their Indonesia & Malaysia markets, we are currently looking a highly motivated and qualified



Senior Specialist Financial Planning & Analysis



The Senior Specialist Financial Planning & Analysis provide finance business support and partner with Business Unit Lead, Brand Managers, other Leadership teams of the Commercial team and

will be a key partner for the local market for all activities in relation with actuals and all activities in relation with budgeting and forecasting.

You will be responsible for the monthly actuals reporting and validation

You will ensure the correct submission of budgeting and forecasting., you will collaborate with the local business for PGM analysis.

Manage rebate process for Business Unit and market in conjunction with the Business Service Center.

You will provide ad-hoc analytics in order to identify areas for opportunities and optimizations.

Contribute & support integration of Commercial Business, Systems and Processes. Support Business Unit, General Manager with financial expertise to assist in making financially sound decisions for the company, financial forecasts, pricing analysis and in pursuit of business opportunities. Support business review and analyse business performance against key metrics and assist in the understanding of key risks and opportunities.

Analyse, seek feedback and prepare commentary on major variances to forecasts, budget & prior year actual results and assist in the understanding of key risks and opportunities

Proactively seek to understand customer needs and expectations to continuously enhance the support provided to the business. Help to enforce financial controls within the organization, including support of monthly close process with analysis of actuals.

Evaluates and advises on financial changes to business strategy decisions, commercial programs, pricing, and business development activity, including acquisitions

The role reports to the Assoc. Dir, Fin. Planning & Analysis Asia Pacific & S. Africa, AH.



Required Experience and Skills

Bachelor or Master’s degree in finance, business administration or similar

5+ years’ experience in finance role

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)

Strong business acumen and ability to see the big picture

Extended Financial understanding / Analytical and ability to think conceptually

Driven to lead by influence and execute on complex projects

Strong communicator and ability to work with multiple stakeholders, cultures

Good knowledge of SAP Business Warehouse, BPC, and strong MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Efficient, accurate and goal oriented

Multi-tasking

Open for challenges

Team player

Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:



Responsible for monthly data validation (revenue and expense)

Coordinate and consolidate regular / adhoc reporting requirements. Ensure high quality and timely submission.

Prepare presentations for the local leadership team

Lead and be responsible for the annual budget & quarterly forecast cycles for the market and verify accuracy of submissions

Partner closely with Business to deliver high-quality support to our business

Provide technical expertise and local guidance for finance tools

Actively seek opportunities for improving processes, increasing efficiency and promote an environment that nurtures creativity and improvement of current ways of doing things

Lead or participate in regional and global projects

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Requisition ID:R318760