Team Lead - Business Analyst/FP&A

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Team Lead - Business Analyst / FP&A to join our growing finance team. This is a newly created position with a key focus on supporting HQ corporate accounting activities, financial analysis, planning and forecasting.

The role will work closely with HQ and internal stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insights, support month-end closing activities, monitor cash flow, and drive the budgeting and forecasting process. The successful candidate will also be involved in various ad hoc financial analysis and corporate projects.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Month-End Closing

• Support HQ corporate accounting activities and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyse month-end closing results, including actual versus budget/forecast variances.
• Review financial data and identify significant movements, trends and potential issues.
• Work closely with accounting teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information.
• Prepare management reports and financial analysis for HQ and senior management.

FP&A / Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
• Prepare and maintain regular financial forecasts based on business performance and management assumptions.
• Perform financial modelling, variance analysis and scenario analysis to support business decisions.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial and operational data.

Cash Flow Management

• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts.
• Analyse cash flow movements, working capital and funding requirements.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to improve cash flow visibility and accuracy of forecasts.
• Highlight potential cash flow risks and provide analysis to support management decision-making.

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Support

• Partner with HQ, accounting, finance and business stakeholders to understand financial and operational performance.
• Translate financial data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Support management with financial analysis for strategic and operational decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and analysis.

Ad Hoc / Corporate Projects

• Participate in ad hoc financial analysis and corporate finance projects as assigned.
• Support process improvement, automation and enhancement of financial reporting and analysis.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare presentations/reports for management and HQ.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and ensure timely completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline .
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in FP&A, management accounting, financial analysis, corporate accounting or a similar function.
• Strong understanding of month-end closing, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting .
• Hands-on experience in cash flow forecasting and financial analysis .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify key business insights.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills experience with ERP systems and/or BI tools is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with HQ and cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Candidates with experience supporting regional/HQ finance operations or multinational companies will be highly advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Financial Analysis & Business Acumen
• FP&A / Budgeting & Forecasting
• Corporate Accounting
• Cash Flow Management
• Month-End Closing Analysis
• Financial Modelling
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to take ownership of a newly created regional/HQ-facing finance function .
• Exposure to corporate finance, FP&A and cross-functional projects.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and HQ stakeholders.
• Career growth within a dynamic and expanding organization.