Senior Analyst, FP&A – Kuala Lumpur SSC

Location:                           Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Reports to                       FP&A and AR Manager, Kuala Lumpur SSC

Grade:                               E

The Senior FP&A Analyst will lead the Shared Services FP&A team, working across ASEAN entities and the APAC Regional.  The person will be responsible for performing high-level regional activities like preparing strategic plans, budgeting, and periodic forecasting, preparing performance reports for management/ Ingredion APAC Leadership, and carrying out business analyses as per the Ingredion corporate as well as Ingredion APAC leadership requirements.

Key Deliverables

Lead team members to work on all FP&A requirements spanning ASEAN entitiesCollaborate closely with regional FP&A to align on strategic requirements, data needs, and process managementReview country-level deliverables (forecasts, reports, etc.) and compile regional-level first draftsRefine regional-level deliverables in close collaboration with the regional FP&A teamFulfill periodic and ad-hoc analysis and reporting requirements as per the APAC Leadership's needs Collaborate with regional FP&A team daily to manage progress, identify and solve for risks through stakeholder managementCommunicate updates/progress to SSC and country-wise senior leadership frequentlyPrepare periodic performance reports to discuss with SSC and business leadershipMaintain defined KPIs and adhere to SLAs, and establish a channel for risk managementMentor and guide the team to carry out day-to-day roles and responsibilities and ensure seamless deliveryEnsure standardization in process execution and error-free delivery across the entitiesOversee employee upskilling through regular training programs

Desired behaviors and attributes

Develops work plans, identifies data needs, and successfully interprets analytic insightsDemonstrated ability to build, maintain, and leverage relationships with Senior ManagementStrong vision of the interaction of the internal control environmentAbility to design control processes to mitigate complex risksCapacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions, and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasksStrong team focus and desire to achieve results, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelinesCreate a talent culture founded on a strong conviction that superior talent delivers superior resultsPush to continually drive personal and organizational results and make timely decisions that benefit Ingredion globally

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:

Bachelor's/ Master's degree/ Professional Qualification in finance with a minimum of 5-6 years of FP&A experience and at least two years of Managerial experienceDetailed working knowledge of SAP BW and SAP BPC, and proven expertise in MS OfficeKnowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau will be preferredSelf-motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical mindset with stakeholder management skills will be preferredDemonstrated ability to manage teams, a wide variety of stakeholders, and deliver consistent resultsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work in a team environment, build consensus, and foster positive relationships

Relocation Available:

No