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FP&A Manager, China

Position Summary

The FP&A Manager is a key member of the China FP&A organization, responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and business insights to support strategic decision-making.

This role partners closely with Functions, and Regional Finance teams to provide financial guidance, challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure delivery of financial commitments. The position also plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, digital transformation, and continuous improvement across FP&A processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual Budget, Latest Estimate (LE), Forecast, QBR and Long-Range Strategic Planning (LRS) processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs and ensure alignment with regional and global financial targets.
• Consolidate financial submissions and provide clear management recommendations.
• Ensure integrity and consistency of financial assumptions across stakeholder groups
• Deliver concise and insightful storytelling around financial performance and business outlook.

Performance Management & Business Insights

• Monitor business performance through monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Support executive decision-making by translating complex data into meaningful recommendations.

• Develop financial scenarios and support strategic decision making through quantitative analysis and business modeling
• Evaluate new initiatives, business cases, organizational changes, and productivity opportunities.
• Drive financial discipline while enabling business growth and strategic priorities

Digital Finance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive FP&A process improvements and standardization.
• Enhance financial reporting capabilities through Power BI, automation tools, AI solutions, and digital dashboards.
• Improve efficiency, transparency, and quality of financial insights through data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Experience with planning systems such as Anaplan, Hyperion, SAP, or equivalent tools.
• Experience with Power BI, data visualization, automation, or AI-enabled analytics is highly desirable.

Experience and Capabilities

• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Business Partnering, or Finance Controlling.
• Experience in multinational companies; healthcare/pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial modeling.
• Resilient, agile, and growth-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly, learn continuously, and perform effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to stakeholders across all organizational levels.