AKA FP&A Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

This role will be responsible for Financial Analysis, Planning and Reporting for the AKA zone, comprised of Australia and New Zealand, South Korea and the ASEAN countries. Will work directly with country finance teams to drive analysis on commercial performance and profitability, help manage recurring financial planning cycles from monthly estimates to long term strategic plans and oversee key financial reporting processes. This role will be reporting to the FP&A Leader for AKA.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Estimation

• Lead the recurring monthly estimation process, consolidating country-level forecasts and finalizing the AKA estimate commitment.

• Assess risks and opportunities (R&Os) at the zone level to improve forecast accuracy.

• Drive FX analytics monthly to enhance estimation precision.

2. Cost Management & Projections

• Facilitate monthly cost review processes in collaboration with LCT Finance Managers.

• Develop quarterly cost projections, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure accurate maintenance of accounting geographies.

• Provide financial analysis to support annual budget discussions with AKA leadership, LCT & Segment GMs, and Finance Managers to identify cost optimization opportunities.

3. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Manage key financial reporting processes, including monthly and quarterly closing activities.

• Oversee and manage data requests, reporting, and deep-dive analysis on Fixed Production Cost, SG&A, profitability, and backlog margins.

• Support monthly operating mechanisms with the International reporting region for estimate submissions, P&L reviews, and ad-hoc requests.

4. Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Collaborate with country finance teams to develop and enhance Standard Work, improving process efficiency across the zone.

• Drive implementation of Power BI dashboards and other digital solutions to streamline reporting and analytics.

• Liaise with the International finance team to share best practices and harmonize processes across regions.

5. Business Partnership & Ad-Hoc Analysis

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support the AKA commercial team.

• Assist leadership in preparing for Monthly Operating Reviews and other strategic discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CA/CPA/ACCA/ACMA/CGMA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A and budgeting.

• Fluent in English

• Team player: Ability to proactively work in a cross functional and diverse environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and results oriented attitude with a sense of urgency.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to link financial outcomes to business drivers.

• Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Power BI tools); experience with system migrations or integrations is a plus.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and geographies.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive change in complex environments.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No