Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager APAC

Company Description

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork, solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications. With 178 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, Doka has a high-performing distribution network for advice, customer service and technical support on the spot and ensures that equipment is swiftly provided – no matter how big and complex the project. Doka employes 7,000 people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years.

As a customer-focused organisation, Doka understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why Doka is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry.

Headquartered in Malaysia, the Doka East Asia Pacific (EAP) Area team serves as the backbone for essential functions encompassing sales, marketing, operations, support, engineering, HR, and product management. Established to offer a versatile network of products, systems and expertise, Doka EAP oversees some of the fastest growing economies in the world, making it an ideal partner for new and challenging projects, ranging from major infrastructure development such as metro systems, bridges and tunnels to energy sector scaffolding solutions.

Job Description

Doka EAP is actively seeking an experienced Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager EAP to join its team in Malaysia. We're looking for a financial co-pilot for Doka in the region, ensuring robust planning, insightful analysis and proactive business partnering across multiple countries.

In this role, you will drive budgeting, forecasting and performance management for a project-driven, multi-entity business, ensuring strategic alignment with the company’s global objectives. Reporting to the CFO EAP, this position plays a pivotal role in bridging regional operations, manufacturing & logistics as well as corporate finance, enabling profitability and standardization across the region.

If you are keen to be part of the company’s growth across the APAC region and you have a knack for building relationships, creating synergy and sharing expertise, we want to hear from you!

You Will Be Responsible For

• Regional Budgeting & Forecasting
• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting cycles for the Asia Pacific region, consolidating inputs from country finance leads and business units.
• Incorporate construction industry cycles, regional market dynamics, and FX impacts into planning assumptions.
• Coordinate with Group HQ Controlling to ensure alignment with global targets and reporting requirements.
• Performance Monitoring & Analysis
• Deliver monthly management reporting packs with variance analysis by country, business unit, and product line (formwork, scaffolding, engineering services).
• Identify margin improvement opportunities, including project pricing discipline, cost recovery, and asset utilisation.
• Analyse KPIs such as equipment turnover, project profitability, and working capital efficiency.
• Business Partnering
• Support Country Heads, Head of Controlling, and Operational Managers in making data-driven commercial decisions.
• Provide financial insights for large tender evaluations, investment in formwork fleet, and expansion projects.
• Partner with operations to improve inventory management and logistics cost control.
• Acting as a role model, consistently embodying and representing Doka’s strategy, values, leadership culture, and code of conduct
• Strategic & Ad-hoc Projects
• Lead financial modelling for new market entry, capex investments, and regional strategic initiatives
• Drive digitalisation and process automation for planning and reporting
• Governance & Compliance
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of regional financial data with DOKA Group policies and IFRS standards
• Maintain data integrity in ERP and reporting tools (SAP, Hyperion, Power BI)
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on relevant FP&A matters
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline; CPA/CFA/MBA preferred
• 8–12 years of FP&A or Controlling experience, ideally in construction, manufacturing, or project-based businesses
• Strong understanding of capex-heavy, asset rental models and project cost control
• Proven experience consolidating financials across multiple legal entities and countries
• Proficiency in SAP and BI tools (Hyperion, Power BI) is highly desirable
  
  

Core Competencies

• Commercial & Industry Acumen – Understand construction project economics, formwork lifecycle, and market cycles
• Analytical Excellence – Strong capability to interpret large datasets and identify actionable trends
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build trust and maintain relationships with country heads, operations, and HQ stakeholders
• Agility & Adaptability – Handles changing priorities and market volatility in a fast-paced regional setting
• Process Improvement Mindset – Constantly seeks efficiencies in reporting and decision-making
  
  

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

• Accuracy of budgets and forecasts vs. actuals
• Timeliness and quality of management reporting
• Implementation rate of recommended actions
• Improvement in key financial metrics (e.g., ROCE, working capital days, project margins)
• Stakeholder satisfaction with FP&A support
• Continuous process improvement especially in reporting