About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Kl Eco City & Bandar Enstek

Workplace type: Hybrid

As a Financial Planning & Analysis Team Lead, you will oversee the financial performance of PureCircle. This role is responsible for driving financial strategy, cost control, and performance analysis and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial planning and operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Support & coordinate annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes.
Develop, review, and challenge assumptions across revenue, cost of goods sold, SG&A, and CAPEX to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives.
Collaborate with business unit leaders and commercial teams to understand volume, pricing, and margin dynamics.
Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis
Deliver monthly performance dashboards with detailed variance analysis (actual vs forecast, YoY, etc.).
Monitor key KPIs across business units, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.
Support operational finance in tracking manufacturing performance, yield, wastage, and cost efficiency metrics.
Intercompany Pricing (ICP) scenario to ensure optimal ICP margins & NCPM margin compliance and analytics on cost-selling price
Regional and product line profitability analytics and reporting
Consolidate financial performance and business results during Latest Estimates (LE), Quarterly Business Review (QBR), monthly financial performance review, to provide accurate and reliable forecast and commentary in order to facilitate the achievement of business goals and targets.
Strategic Business Partnering
Provide financial scenario modelling for new business proposals, customer contracts, pricing strategies, product launches, and market expansion.
Partner with supply chain, R&D, commercial, and marketing to evaluate ROI on key strategic imperatives (e.g. product innovation, sustainability investments, automation, cost transformation).
Decision Support & Project Involvement
Conduct business case evaluations and investment appraisals, ensuring alignment with group hurdle rates and IRR targets.
Support cross-functional project teams on strategic initiatives including:
Stevia product cost optimization
Integrated business planning (IBP)
Operational excellence and SG&A productivity
Sustainability cost-benefit trade-offs
Management Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
Ensure timely and accurate submissions to Ingredion HQ and group consolidation teams.
Manage and improve internal FP&A systems and dashboards (e.g. Power BI, SAP, BPC, CFIN, Salesforce.com, Concur, etc.).
Work with regional and corporate FP&A teams to align reporting standards, timelines, and financial modelling best practices.

What You Will Bring

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Qualified professional paper (CPA/CIMA/ACCA preferred).
Minimum 5-10 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in FMCG, ingredients, or manufacturing environments.
Advanced modelling and analytics skills (Excel, SAP), optional BPC and Power BI.
English fluency, both written and spoken.

Who You Are

Analytical & Strategic mindset with strong attention to details
Highly organized and reliable with a strong sense of integrity
Strong business acumen and proactive problem-solving approach.
Business partnering and interpersonal influence.
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and actions.

Why Join Ingredion

Benefits

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
Flexible Work Arrangements We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally (add/remove depending on role)
Career Growth Learning, training, and development opportunities.
Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
Employee Referral Program Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they're hired
KL Office - Convenient Location: Office next to an LRT station and mall for easy commuting and errands.
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