Position Title:  Sr Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Sub-Family

Finance Control & Planning

Encompass jobs that are responsible for the short and long term financial planning and of business operations with the objective of measuring and forecasting current and future business performance as well as for governance and reporting. Work focuses on assessing internal information, preparing monthly forecasts and annual budgets to better allocate and control the company's financial resources as well as preparing financial reports, including P&L and balance sheets and keeping relevant financial systems updated.

Job Type

Individual Contributor - Professional

   
• Typically, require a university degree or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of fundamental theories, principles and practices in a professional or technical discipline.
   
• Most of the time is spent on the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills.
   
• Progression reflects increasing depth of professional knowledge, project management and ability to influence others.

Core Skills

Technical Skills

Job Description

The Role

The Senior FP&A Manager serves as a strategic finance business partner, providing financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and decision support to business functions and leadership. Acting as the primary finance contact for internal stakeholders, the role drives accurate financial forecasts, delivers actionable insights, supports budgeting processes, and prepares management reporting to enable business growth and effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting activities to support business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Serve as the primary finance contact for business users, providing financial guidance and support for day-to-day operations, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Analyze and consolidate budget data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reasonability across business functions, account groups, and management reporting structures.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and ad hoc business cases to support management decision-making and business growth initiatives.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to optimize resource allocation and spending efficiency.
• Conduct financial and operational analyses to improve business performance, process effectiveness, and cost efficiency.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and presentations in line with PMI and local management requirements during budget cycles, forecast updates, and month-end close activities.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to influence decisions and drive business results.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably within multinational FMCG, pharmaceutical, or similarly complex organizations.
• Previous team management experience.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to develop financial models, business insights, and decision-support analyses.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong business partnering mindset with the ability to build effective relationships across functions.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• University degree required.
• Fluent Japanese and English communication skills.